About this site
Who's behind it, and why.
I built celiac.in after my own diagnosis, because the resource I needed didn't exist — something written for Indian food and Indian kitchens, that told the truth plainly and backed it up. I'm not a doctor. I'm someone who lives with celiac disease and got tired of watered-down, SEO-driven advice.
So the deal is simple: the lived experience and the practical tips are mine. Every medical claim — prevalence, diagnosis, deficiencies, thresholds — is drawn from peer-reviewed research and recognised celiac authorities, and cited on the page it appears so you never have to take my word for it.
Full reference list
Everything, in one place.
- Makharia GK, Verma AK, Amarchand R, et al. Prevalence of celiac disease in the northern part of India: a community based study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2011;26:894–900. (AIIMS, New Delhi.) View source →
- Ramakrishna BS, Makharia GK, Chetri K, et al. Prevalence of Adult Celiac Disease in India: Regional Variations and Associations. Am J Gastroenterol. 2016;111:115–123. View source →
- Gatti S, Rubio-Tapia A, Makharia G, Catassi C. Patient and Community Health Global Burden in a World With More Celiac Disease. Gastroenterology. 2024. View source →
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK, NIH) — Celiac Disease (symptoms, causes, tests, treatment, diet). View source →
- National Celiac Association — Diagnosing celiac disease after going on a gluten-free diet. View source →
- American Gastroenterological Association — Diagnosis and monitoring of celiac disease: changing utility of serology and histologic measures. View source →
- Serologic testing in celiac disease: a practical guide for clinicians. PMC. View source →
- Celiac Disease Foundation — Treatment & Follow-Up (nutrient deficiencies and monitoring). View source →
- Common nutritional deficiencies in people with celiac disease — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; and Annals of Medicine review on nutrient supplementation in celiac disease (2013). View source →
- Commercial oats in the gluten-free diet: a persistent risk for celiac patients. PMC. (Oat cross-contamination and the 20 ppm threshold.) View source →
- International Gluten Free — Hidden gluten in compounded asafoetida (hing). View source →
Medical disclaimer
This website provides general educational information about celiac disease and gluten-free living. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional. Celiac disease must be diagnosed and managed by a doctor. Do not stop eating gluten before you have been tested, as this can prevent an accurate diagnosis. Always consult a gastroenterologist or registered dietitian about your own situation.