BIO

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Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He is the author of the Genius trilogy of books, including the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Genius Kitchen. He hosts The Genius Life podcast, one of the top health and wellness podcasts in the U.S. His appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and PBS’s Brief but Spectacular, along with features in VICE, Fast Company, The New York Times, and People Magazine have made him a respected and well-known voice in the field. An engaging speaker on relevant health and wellness topics, Lugavere regularly leads keynote talks for events around the world.

One of Max's appearances on The Today Show

“Telegenic, cool, relatable, and charismatic, Max is a leading voice for millennials with a devoted following, and a massively effective advocate for science-based health literacy.”
— Lucy Walker, 2x Oscar-Nominated Documentary Director and Curator, TEDxVeniceBeach

ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia, Second Edition (Springer, 2019)

  • Co-authored the chapter "Prevention of Cognitive Decline" with Richard Isaacson and Alon Seifan, offering insights on lifestyle-based approaches to prevent dementia. The chapter covers evidence-based practices for reducing risk factors related to cognitive decline. LINK

DISCLOSURES

My approach is, and will always be, centered on the foundational principles of wellness—like good nutrition, quality sleep, regular exercise, and more. To keep my content accessible and free to the public, I occasionally promote wellness products that align with these values.

I am committed to transparency, adhering fully to FTC guidelines, and clearly disclosing sponsorships and advertising across all platforms (podcast, social media, etc.). I also strive to maintain an up-to-date list of current sponsors here on my website.

Every product or brand I endorse is one I’ve personally tested and genuinely use or appreciate. Any advertising copy I create is crafted carefully, aiming to avoid unsupported claims and to stay within the bounds of available scientific evidence.

Current Sponsors:

  • LivOn Labs (liposomal vitamin supplements)

  • NED (sleep products)

  • AG1 (greens powder and multivitamin)

  • LMNT (sugar-free electrolyte mix)

  • LifeForce (home biomarker testing)

  • Puori (fish oil)

  • BetterHelp (online therapy)

  • Bubs Naturals (collagen)

  • CocoaVia (cocoa flavanols)

  • AX3 Life (astaxanthin)

Affiliate Relationships:

  • AquaTru (water purifier)

  • AirDoctor (air purifier)

For more details on my investments, you can find my VC portfolio at Wilder Capital.

Additionally, I may receive free products (like food or clothing) for informal cross-promotions on social media.

Thank you for your support and for taking the time to read this. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!