553: Should You Be "Fartmaxxing"? The Truth About Fiber, Gut Health, and Longevity | Amy Shah, MD
The Genius LifeShow Notes
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/maxlugavere Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/film
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