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Investigation of the effect of creatine in combination with magnesium and vitamin C on the performance of the individual person
Vlasák, Jan ; Němcová, Andrea (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
Creatine is nitrogen-containing organic acid which naturally occurs in the human body. The aim of this work was to determine the optimal dose of creatine in combination with vitamin C and magnesium for male respondents aged 18-26 years. They were divided into two groups differing in the creatine dosage. Group 1 took smaller dose of creatine (3 g per day) and group 2 higher dose of creatine (10 g per day). Both groups took both magnesium and vitamin C at constant doses throughout the study. The effects of significantly different dose of creatine in the individual groups were compared with each other in terms of the performance of individuals in the powerlifting, the anthropological changes and the overal metabolism of the intakes. In all disciplines of powerlifting, group 1 recorded higher average weight gains, which were not found to be statistically significant at a significance level of alpha 0,05. Anthropological changes were measured using the InBody 160 and a diagnostic measuring tape. In both cases, group 1 recorded better results than group 2, but these results were not statistically significant at a significance level of alpha 0,05. The total metabolism of the accepted dietary supplements was investigated through analytical methods. The urine of each respondent was regularly collected and subsequently analyzed during the research. Determination of creatinine, a creatine waste product, was performed by UV-VIS spectrophotometry using the Jaffe reaction. Vitamin C was analyzed by RP-HPLC. Magnesium was determined by the ICP-OES method. After creatine suplemantion of 3 per day, group 1 showed a slight increase in creatinine in the urine, but still in the physiological range. At the significance level alpha 0,05 there was no statistically significant difference. Group 2 showed an increase above the physiological limit which was already a statistically significant difference. Overall, creatine supplementation of 3 g per day has been found as a sufficient intake of creatine needed to build up muscle mass, increase energy metabolism and overall physical performance. The metabolization itself works very well and within the physiological values.
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Crystal chemistry of pyralspite garnets
Soumar, Jan ; Skála, Roman (advisor) ; Ulrych, Jaromír (referee)
Bohemian garnets have been known as a jewellery stone for many centuries. There is still a lot of interest in them, however, the reserves in traditional locations are getting smaller. That is why search for alternative source of similar garnets in gem quality started. Shavaryn Tsaram deposit in Mongolia is considered as one of the potential sources. Pyrope samples from eight Bohemian localities of two areas (České středohoří [The Central Bohemian Uplands] and Podkrkonoší [The Giant Mountains]) and from Shavaryn Tsaram deposit in Mongolia were analysed using electron microprobe, LA-ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Mössbauer spectroscopy and x-ray powder diffraction. The data were compared with the conclusion that the Mongolian garnets from Shavaryn Tsaram deposit are so different from the Bohemian ones that it will not be possible to use them as a gem material of similar qualities. Bohemian garnet can be characterised as a red garnet with refraction index 1.747 (+/- 0.001) with dominant pyrope component of the average composition Py78Alm17Gr5 and Cr2O3 content above 1 wt.%. The data were also evaluated from two classification schemes point of view. The schemes by Schulze (2003) and Grütter (2004) are used in determining source materials and in diamond prospection. According to them source rocks of Bohemian garnets...
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Determination of the nutritional properties of paprika of different geographic origin
Kovaříková, Tereza ; Vespalcová, Milena (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
This master thesis deals with the analysis of nutritional properties of paprika condiment with different geographic origin. The theoretical part contains botanical description of red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), its chemical composition, process of production of paprika and then they are described analytical methods suitable for determination of fundamental nutrional properties. Experimental part is focused on the preparation of samples and their analysis. In total, 11 samples were selected for the experiment, 5 of them had a protected designation of origin. These samples were from Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgary, Romania, Turkey and Spain. The Soxhlet extraction was used for the analysis of the fat content, Kjeldahl method was used to determine gross protein. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was chosen to determine carbohydrates and capsaicin. Induction-coupled plasma emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) was used for elemental analysis. The results were compared with each other and with available databases and literature. For comparing and finding certain connections, the principal component analysis (PCA) was selected.
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Evaluation of the influence of the pasterization and filtration on selected chemical components of beer
Vopelková, Dominika ; Diviš, Pavel (referee) ; Pořízka, Jaromír (advisor)
The aim of this work was to study the influence of the pasteurization and filtration on selected chemical compounds in beer. Specifically, the influence on elemental composition, content of organic acids, carbohydrates and phenolic substances was studied. Optical emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES) was used for elemental analysis of beer. Analysis of organic acids was evaluated by Ion chromatography. For analysis of carbohydrates was used High performance liquid chromatography with ELSD detector (HPLC-ELSD), phenolic compounds was evaluated by HPLC with diode array detector (HPLC-DAD). Data from analysis of beer was performed by usage of statistical methods (analysis of variance and principal component analysis). Parameters that showed the most significant differences between individual groups of beers were obtained. Correlations between the variables and the technological beer processing operations were found. 12 parameters of total 23 were affected. The effect of filtration and pasteurization was observed in content of the iron, silicon, potassium and magnesium, malate, monosaccharides glucose and fructose and phenolic compounds.
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The study of various methods of preparation of the milk sample for milk analysis by ICP-OES technique
Kaňová, Veronika ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
The theoretical part of the thesis deals with the chemical composition of cow’s milk, with the description of chosen methods of sample pretreatment and with the description of the used technique ICP-OES. The practical part is aimed at individual preparations of samples and at analysis of chosen chemical elements (Ca, Na, K and Mg). Milk is a really complicated polydisperse system, that’s the reason why the preparation of samples with milk is very important step before the measurement itself. In addition to accuracy choosing the sample adjustment method, other factors such as time, work intensity, or cost need to be considered when. In the thesis a comparison of four selected methods of sample preparation was made: direct analyse of milk, dilution with addition of Triton X-100, wet microwave ashing and destruction of matrix with TMAH (tetramethylammonium hydroxide). Selected elements were analysed with the help of ICP-OES. This diploma thesis builds on the bachelor thesis, which deals with the same problem. Final concentrations were compared with certified values of skimmed powdered milk. Data showed that the most accurate are methods of preparation of wet microwave ashing and destruction of matrix with TMAH. By using these methods, the effect of the dairy matrix that caused problems in the analysis, was largely eliminated. The diluted samples with and without Triton X-100 showed a bigger anomaly of measuring than the mineralization of wet ashing which came to the loss of analyte because of fat elements contained in milk.
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Determination of selected parameters in foreign beers
Punčochářová, Lenka ; Pořízka, Jaromír (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
The aim of this thesis is determination of selected polyphenols, organic acids and elements (major and minor) in a foreign beers. Production of malt, beer production, beer types and beer styles are described in the theoretical part. Also analytical methods of beer analysis such as high performance liquid chromatography, iont chromatography and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry are described. The Experimental part deals with preparation of samples and calibration solutions, setting devices up and analysis of foreign beers samples. There were analyzed 14 foreign beers of which 11 samples were top-fermented beers, 3 samples were bottom-fermented. Four samples were produced in Belgium, three in England, three in Germany, two in the US, one in Holland and one in Poland. The results give an overview of the contents of compounds in foreign beers.
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Draft beer analysis by HPLC-ELSD and IC
Vanduchová, Petra ; Vespalcová, Milena (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
In this bachelor thesis is discussed the brewing process and composition of the beer. The experimental part deals with analysis of polyphenolic compounds and carbohydrates by HPLC, analysis of organic acids by the IC and the ICP-OES method was used for analysis of elements. The HPLC method was used to determine eleven polyphenols. Gallic acid was the most represented compound of polyphenols and quercetin was the least represented compound. Glucose, fructose and sucrose were analysed by HPLC and the most represented compound of carbohydrates was glucose. The ICP-OES method was used to determine ten elements. Zinc was the least represented element in the analysis and phosphorus and potassium were the most represented in the analysis.
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Determination of the basic physical and chemical parameters of fruit juice from aronia
Zídková, Anežka ; Jurečková, Zuzana (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
Theoretical part of bachelor´s thesis contains basic information about aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) and examples of their use. There is a description of analysed substances, which are contained in aronia berries, and their importance for human organism. Experimental part is focused on determination of minerals, saccharides and vitamin C in aronia juices, syrups, nectar and aronia wine. Elements were determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. Liquid chromatography was chosen for analysis of saccharides and vitamin C. All of analysed products are significant sources of macroelements. The highest concentrations of elements were determined in the sample named Aroniový skorosirup, which was sugared by vaporized apple juice. Fructose and glucose were contained in all products. Sucrose was only in products which were sugared. The amount of vitamin C was lower in consequence of pasteurization and storage.
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Determination of selected parameters in special types of beers brewed in the Czech Republic
Fähnrichová, Nikola ; Divišová, Radka (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with analysis of special types of beer brewed in the Czech Republic using three instrumental methods. Polyphenols were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. To determine organic acids was used ion exchange chromatography. Elementary analysis was performed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. The theoretical part of the work describes technology of beer production, chemical composition of beer, especially groups of substances which were analysed in this thesis. Principle of used methods is also described. The practical part of the work deals with preparation of tested samples, calibration samples and process analysis. The obtained results of analysed substances are summarized in the tables, discussed and compared with results of analysis of other authors. For the analysis it was used eighteen different types of special beer produced in the Czech Republic.
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Determination of selected parameters in the Czech lager beer
Žáková, Kateřina ; Gregor,, Tomáš (referee) ; Diviš, Pavel (advisor)
The topic of this bachelor thesis is to establish an concentration of selected substances at czech beers lager type. In the first part of the work there are in a range of the theory described basic materials for a beer production and its production proces too. A large part is dedicated to describing of analytical methods used for an analysis of choosen phenolic substances, organic acids and inorganic substances (elements). In the experimental part the measured results are discussed. The target of this work was to compare a composition and to find specific or characteristic ingredients in selected brands type lager produced in Czech republic. Further there were compared the samples with the Czech Beer designation and the samples without those signing.
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