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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. The diet is similar to the paleolithic and specific carbohydrate diets.

The theory has been called pseudoscience. According to clinical paediatric dietitian Zoe Connor, the severe diet could lead to the death of a child. 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.