Max Lugavere
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Max Lugavere is an American health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author known for his work in the field of brain health and nutrition. He gained recognition as the director and producer of the documentary Bread Head, which explores the impact of diet on brain health and neurodegenerative diseases.
Lugavere's interest in health advocacy was sparked by a personal experience when his mother was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease, motivating him to explore how diet and lifestyle can influence brain health. His bestselling book, Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, co-authored with Dr. Paul Grewal, combines scientific research with practical dietary advice.
He hosts the popular podcast The Genius Life, where he interviews experts in health and wellness. Lugavere is also known for his strong advocacy of a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, emphasizing animal-source foods while criticizing vegan diets for their potential risks to cognitive health.
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