In this fascinating interview, Dr. Frank Lipman, an expert in the fields of integrative and functional medicine, talks about the crucial role your microbiome plays in your health. He explains how the microbiome, the community of trillions of bacteria that live in your body, especially in your gut, are intimately intertwined with your health. When it flourishes, you flourish. But when there is an imbalance or reduction in the beneficial bacteria your health suffers because your body is unable to absorb the essential vitamins and nutrients needed to work at peak efficiency.