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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 1H 15M

553: Should You Be "Fartmaxxing"? The Truth About Fiber, Gut Health, and Longevity | Amy Shah, MD

from The Genius Life · host Max Lugavere

In this episode, Max sits down with double board-certified physician and nutrition expert Dr. Amy Shah, MD to explore how gut health influences hormones, energy, mood, and longevity, why modern life may be sabotaging our microbiome, and whether viral trends like “fartmaxxing” are helping or hurting. Grab her new book, Hormone Havoc, out now.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:I sleep on an Avocado mattress because real organic materials, no synthetic shortcuts, and better breathability make a noticeable difference. Go to ⁠http://avocadogreenmattress.com/MAX⁠ to check out their mattress and bedding sale.Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a one-dollar-per-month trial period!

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