Gut and psychology syndrome
Gut and psychology syndrome (GAPS) refers to a theorized syndrome connecting intestinal flora and psychological problems, proposed by Natasha Campbell-McBride. She has proposed the GAPS diet as a means of alleviating the psychological effects of autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyslexia and schizophrenia by addressing what she believes to be the root cause of many of these disorders - compromised gut health. There is no scientific evidence for the diet.[1] The diet is similar to the paleolithic and specific carbohydrate diets.
The theory has been called pseudoscience.[1][2] According to clinical paediatric dietitian Zoe Connor, the severe diet could lead to the death of a child.[3] A 2013 paper by Jean Monro, nutritionist Ron Leon and Professor Basant Puri of Hammersmith Hospital noted that the frequent use of bone broth in diets such as GAPS can introduce a significant risk of lead contamination.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harriet A. Hall (May 7, 2013). "GAPS Diet". Science-Based Medicine.
- ↑ Anthony Warner (May 14, 2016). "The Hemsley effect: why we fall for celebrity food advice". New Scientist.
- ↑ Zoe Connor. "What's up with the GAPS diet?". Zoe Connor Dietitian expert nutrition advice.
- ↑ Monro, J.A.; Leon, R.; Puri, B.K. (April 2013). "The risk of lead contamination in bone broth diets". Medical Hypotheses. Reed Elsevier. 80 (4): 389–390. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2012.12.026.
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