№ 01A non-profit organisation · founded in May 2006
1 in 100 Indians are estimated to have celiac disease. More than 90% remain undiagnosed.
The Celiac Society of India, the first of its kind, is a non-profit organisation with a mission to create awareness of the early diagnosis and management of celiac disease.
Guided by 55+ expertsdoctors, nutritionists & volunteers
12–15 yrs
average delay between first symptoms and diagnosis
- Rice
- Buckwheat
- Maize
- Bajra
- Vegetables
- Pulses
- Fruits
- Nuts
- Quinoa
- Amaranth
№ 02Do you know?
The hidden scale of celiac disease in India
1 in 100
Indians are estimated to have celiac disease
- of people with celiac disease remain undiagnosed
- >90%
- average time from symptoms to diagnosis
- 12–15 yrs
- diseases associated with wheat sensitivity
- 300+
- people with wheat sensitivity have no gut symptoms
- 8 in 9
- close family members may also have celiac disease
- 1 in 10
- of diagnosed patients still report symptoms on a gluten-free diet
- 50%
- higher risk of coronary artery and small-bowel cancers
- 2–4×
- increase in the prevalence of celiac disease since 1974
- 5×
№ 03Celiac Disease
Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Symptoms vary with age, the severity of bowel damage and how much nutrient absorption has been affected.
Typical symptoms
- Diarrhoea
- Gastrointestinal disturbances (abdominal bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, vomiting)
- Growth problems (stunting)
- Anaemia
Not everyone exhibits these. In fact, only 50 per cent of the cases may suffer from diarrhoea.
Other symptoms
- Weight loss
- Lethargy
- Tiredness
- Bone problems (osteoporosis and cramps)
- Skin problems (dermatitis herpetiformis)
- Infertility
- Mouth ulcers
- Numbness
- Behavioural problems (depression, anxiety, irritability and poor school performance)
№ 04Understand
Clear answers about celiac disease
- 01What is celiac disease?A lifelong autoimmune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine.
- 02SymptomsOnly half of patients have diarrhoea. Fatigue, anaemia and ulcers are common too.
- 03Testing & diagnosistTG-IgA blood tests, biopsy — and why you shouldn’t go gluten-free first.
- 04Wheat-related disordersCeliac disease, NCWS, wheat allergy, DH and adverse reactions to wheat.
- 05Living gluten-freeHidden gluten in Indian food, label red flags and eating the rainbow.
- 06Gluten mythsDoes rice have gluten? Is gluten-free healthier? 17 myths, busted.
№ 05Our mission
No one who has wheat sensitivity remains undiagnosed or untreated.
Founded in May 2006 by senior clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla, under the patronage of the late Prof. M. K. Bhan of AIIMS, the Celiac Society of India brings together eminent experts from medicine, nutrition, education and the food industry.
№ 06Beat Celiac Campaign
A four-point plan for a gluten-aware India
A four-point programme of the Celiac Society of India.
01
Awareness
Educating the public, doctors, restaurants and food makers — and marking 4 December as India Celiac Day.
02
Advocacy
Working with FSSAI, WHO and UNICEF for better gluten labelling and food policy.
03
Research
India-focused research on prevalence, early intervention and gluten-free grains we can grow.
04
Detection & care
Cheaper community testing, family support groups and financial help for those in need.
Beat Celiac Campaign
India Celiac Day
Mark 4 December as India Celiac Day and 4–10 December as India Celiac Week.
4
December
4–10
Dec · Celiac Week
№ 07Gluten-free kitchen
Indian favourites, made gluten-free
RotisDal Fibre Roti
A soft, high-fibre gluten-free roti made with rice flour and moong chilka dal, spiced with ajwain and cumin.
Kebabs & PattiesChicken Kebabs
Fragrant, spice-packed chicken kebabs bound with potato — the mix doubles as freezer-friendly koftas.
Breads & BakesGluten-free Burger Bun
Soft, golden gluten-free burger buns made with a blend of potato, tapioca and corn starch.
Breads & BakesGluten-free Plum Cake
A rich Christmas plum cake with rum-and-brandy-soaked dry fruit, made with rice flour.
№ 08Learn & watch
Free webinars with leading experts
Wheat-Related Disorders & the Heart (opens YouTube)
JMitra Scientific Seminar 33 · May 2023 · Dr. Tom O'Bryan
Wheat-Related Disorders and Autism (opens YouTube)
JMitra Scientific Seminar 32 · Apr 2023 · Dr. Tom O'Bryan
Wheat-Related Disorders and Liver Disease (opens YouTube)
JMitra Scientific Seminar 30 · Mar 2023 · Dr. Tom O'Bryan
Newsletters
Wheat Views & Grain Matters
Fourteen issues of research, recipes and stories from the community — free to read.
Browse the archive
№ 09ISWD 2019 · New Delhi
Beyond Celiac & Beyond the Gut
Our International Symposium on Wheat-Related Disorders brought global experts — including Dr. Alessio Fasano, Dr. Tom O’Bryan and Dr. Mark Hyman — to New Delhi, with leaders from FSSAI and NITI Aayog in attendance.
- Attendees
- 950+
- Experts
- 50+
- Patients & kin
- 250+
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Join a community of families, doctors and nutritionists. Members get 15% off blood tests at Dr Dang’s Lab and partner labs, event discounts and the latest research.
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