By Subodh Yadav
SUFFERING FROM ACNE?
Understand Root Cause of acne & take control of it.
The root cause of acne is a malfunctioning liver.
The liver restricts the sex hormones, and when it cannot then the sex hormones trigger the oil producing glands to release oils from which the bacteria have a field day. There is dead bacteria all around the skin.
The malfunctioning liver is due to insulin resistance, which in turn acts on the same sex hormones and has a similar cascading effect.
Recommended Tests
With AI, we can predict any potential health risk and prevent it at the earliest
HOMA - B
The marker HOMA-B (Homeostatic Model Assessment for Beta-cell Function) is an important clinical tool used for assessing the function of beta cells in the pancreas
HOMA - IR
The HOMA-IR tool (Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance) is a validated, non-invasive tool to assess the relationship between glucose and insulin. Less than 1 means you are insulin-sensitive (Optimal)
ALT/AST
Measures level of the ALT enzyme in the blood. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test, measures level of AST in your blood. 30 U/l ALT level should be targeted.
Fasting insulin
A fasting insulin test, measures the amount of insulin in your blood after fasting for 8 to 12 hours. 3.5μU/mL fasting insulin is the insulin gold standard.
How to combat Acne?
This can be personalized to you based on your blood test
- The first solution is to get the liver to its best performance level by taking Milk Thistle and related supplements.
- The second is to improve Insulin Sensitivity or decrease Insulin Resistance (IR). The way to do this is by fasting, avoiding sugar and carbohydrates.
- Vitamin E has been shown to help reduce inflammation and improve liver function. The recommended dosage is 400 IU per day.
- Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and can help protect the liver. The recommended dosage is 400-600 mg per day.
What Happens Next?
Personalized Plans
AI insights on your biological age, organ health, disease risks, and personalized diet, supplement, and lifestyle suggestions, with a dietitian on call.
Get Supplement Recommendations
We will provide specific supplement recommendations to support your health and enhance your diabetes management.
Regular Check-Ins
Each month, we'll review your progress, provide support, and adjust your plan to ensure continuous engagement and regular check-ins.
Have questions? Get answers.
Relevant tests include testosterone (free and total), DHEA-S, insulin and glucose (insulin resistance drives acne), thyroid function, zinc levels, vitamin D, and inflammatory markers. Hormonal acne in women should also check estrogen, progesterone, and SHBG.
Androgens (testosterone, DHEA-S) increase sebum production, clogging pores. Insulin resistance amplifies androgen effects. This is why acne worsens during puberty, menstrual cycles, PCOS, and stress. Balancing hormones often clears persistent acne.
Yes, high-glycemic foods and dairy are strongly linked to acne. They increase insulin and IGF-1, boosting sebum production and inflammation. Low-glycemic diets with adequate zinc, omega-3s, and vitamin A support clearer skin from the inside.
The gut-skin axis connects intestinal health to skin conditions. Gut dysbiosis increases systemic inflammation, affects hormone metabolism, and impairs nutrient absorption — all contributing to acne. Probiotics and fiber-rich diets can improve both gut and skin health.
Consider testing if acne persists despite topical treatments, appears suddenly in adulthood, is accompanied by irregular periods or excess hair growth, or concentrates on the jawline and chin (hormonal pattern). Blood tests reveal treatable underlying causes.
The health plan offers a measurable improvement in blood-based biomarkers of your critical organs and measurable reduction in any potential health risks.
Blood test every six months covering 78-vital health parameters, vulnerability to critical illnesses and percentile score, biological age determination, and diet, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations every month.
The following tests are included in the health plan which are enough to understand your precise health status: 1. Lipid profile 2. Liver function test 3. Complete hemogram 4. Kidney function test 5. HbA1c 6. Hscrp 7. TSH 8. Vitamin D 9. Potassium 10. Magnesium 11. Vitamin B12 12. IGF-1 Somatomedin C 13. Blood Glucose – Fasting 14. Insulin – Fasting 15. ApoB
Our AI foundational model is an advanced system, trained in understanding deep metabolic pathways in order to draw the right correlations between the current health status, potential health risks. Based on near infinite learning of the AI model, it can easily recommend solutions to reverse the health risks.
We recommend continuing with the plan for at least 1-year in order to get quantifiable improvement in health. This means that the diet, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations are complied with.
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