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  • Gastroenterology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Gallstone disease is a common condition impacting gastrointestinal health and hospital admissions.
  • Vitamin D status is crucial for overall health, but its role in gallstone formation is unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and gallstone disease.
  • To explore determinants of vitamin D status in relation to gallstones.
  • To examine associations with renal and hepatic function biomarkers.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based sample of 2650 adults aged 41-71 years from Copenhagen.
  • Ultrasound for gallstone diagnosis and blood tests for 25-hydroxyvitamin D and other biomarkers.
  • Logistic regression models to estimate associations.

Main Results:

  • No significant association was found between 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and gallstone disease.
  • Gallstone disease was associated with birth during periods of low vitamin D exposure (OR 1.33).
  • Elevated cystatin C levels, a marker of renal function, were significantly associated with gallstone disease (OR 1.53).

Conclusions:

  • Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are not directly associated with gallstone disease.
  • Findings suggest potential links between gallstone disease, in-utero vitamin D exposure, and renal function.
  • Prospective studies are needed to further elucidate the relationship between vitamin D and gallstone disease.