DiscoverThe Dr. Gundry PodcastWhat Causes Skin Tags? The Link Between Diet, Insulin, and Metabolic Health | EP 392.A
What Causes Skin Tags? The Link Between Diet, Insulin, and Metabolic Health | EP 392.A

What Causes Skin Tags? The Link Between Diet, Insulin, and Metabolic Health | EP 392.A

Update: 2026-02-25
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Most people think skin tags are just a harmless cosmetic issue — something you remove and forget about.

The truth is, these small changes on your skin can sometimes be early clues that something deeper is going on.

In this episode, I’m diving into the real story behind skin tags and what they may be telling you about the way your body is processing food, managing hormones, and handling inflammation. 

We’ll look at the dietary patterns and everyday choices that can influence skin health from the inside out, and why what you eat plays a much bigger role than most people realize.

On this episode, you’ll learn: 

  • Why small skin tags are more than a cosmetic nuisance — and what they could be signaling about your health (1:40 )
  • The surprising pattern I’ve seen in virtually every patient with skin tags (4:40 )
  • How a specific style of eating can help lower insulin-like growth factors and support healthier aging from the inside out (8:45 )
  • The reason you should think twice before trying to burn off a skin tag (12:00 )
  • Whether grass-fed ghee actually contains NEU5GC (12:32 )


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What Causes Skin Tags? The Link Between Diet, Insulin, and Metabolic Health | EP 392.A

What Causes Skin Tags? The Link Between Diet, Insulin, and Metabolic Health | EP 392.A