10 Best Benefits Of Tomato Juice For Skin, Hair And Health

We are sure you don’t want to miss out on the amazing effects it can have on your health.

Medically reviewed by Reda Elmardi, RDN
Written by Tanya Choudhary, B.Desgn, ISSA Certified Specialist In Fitness & Nutrition
Edited by Ravi Teja Tadimalla, BSc, Professional Certificate in Food, Nutrition and Health
Fact-checked by Moksha Gandhi, BPharm, Certified Health & Wellness Coach  • 

While there are many ways to have and relish tomatoes, you must make yourself familiar with tomato juice benefits! Raw tomato juice is a superfood in itself! With its rich content of essential nutrients, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B complex, and minerals like iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, tomato juice provides you with many scientifically backed health and beauty benefits! To know more about tomato juice and how to make the most of its benefits, read on!

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What Is It?
A red-colored liquid extracted from the pulp of ripe tomatoes.

What Are Its Benefits?
Improves eye health, strengthens the immune system, aids weight loss, regulates bowel movements, and boosts skin and hair health.

Who Can Use It?
It is considered safe for everyone except people with kidney-related problems and allergies.

How Often?
Regularly, in moderation.

Caution
Overconsumption may lead to side effects, such as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome.

Benefits Of Tomato Juice

Is tomato juice good for you? Here are some benefits of this red colored magic potion:

1. Rich Source Of Vitamins A And C

As I mentioned, tomato juice is an abundant source of Vitamins A and C. These help in strengthening the immune system, improving vision and in preventing vision-related diseases. These vitamins also help in maintaining the health of your bones and teeth (1). Vitamin C also helps in the production of collagen and keeps skin firm and supple.

The juice also contains luteini  XA natural pigment found in the human eye that contains anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce inflammation. and zeaxanthini  XA color pigment in high levels in dark green vegetables, orange and yellow fruits, and egg yolks. which, along with vitamins A and C, help fight free radicals and keep the body healthy (2).

2. Prevents High Cholesterol

Drinking tomato juice can also help in the prevention of high cholesterol. It is rich in fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body. It also has niacin or Vitamin B3 that is known for stabilizing cholesterol (3).

The fiber in the juice may also lower blood pressure, though more research is warranted in this regard.

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3. Aids Weight Loss

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Another big benefit of tomato juice is that it aids in weight loss. It provides your body with hydration, while the low sodium and high fiber content ensure that the body doesn’t feel weak or hungry. It gives the body the required amount of nutrients and calories to ensure that the metabolic process in the body remains unaffected. Its low calorie content also makes it ideal to be included in a weight loss diet.

4. Regulates Bowel Movements

One of the biggest problems that old people face is irregular bowel movement. The best solution available to counter this is tomato juice. The fiber in the tomato juice keeps the liver healthy, aids digestion, prevents constipation and thus, regulates and aids the bowel movement.

5. Breaks Down Homocysteine

Tomato juice is rich in Vitamin B6 which is known to help the body to break down a compound called homocysteine into other harmless molecules. Homocysteine is a compound that damages blood vessel walls and causes various heart diseases (4). Hence, tomato juice might help in heart disease prevention.

6. Detoxification

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Tomato juice has a detoxification effect on the body due to the presence of chlorine and sulfur. Our liver and kidneys are responsible for the detoxification of our body. Thus, for the body to remain healthy it is essential that these two organs remain in a healthy state. Natural chlorine helps the liver and kidneys to function properly, while sulphur protects them from any kind of infection. As tomato is abundant in both, to get rid of all the toxins in your body and improve your metabolism, all you need is a glass of tomato juice.


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There are different varieties of tomato juice available for detoxification. These include Liquid Sunset, Rabbit Juice, Tomato Watermelon Cooler, and Big Red.

7. Is Rich In Lycopene

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The red color in tomatoes is due to a fat-soluble antioxidant known as lycopene. Scientific studies have proved that lycopene protects the body against different types of cancer such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, coronary artery disease, pancreatic cancer and also atherosclerosisi  XA disorder where the arteries become hard and narrow due to cholesterol plaque buildup in the artery walls leading to blood clots. (5).

The lycopene in tomato juice also may help boost immunity and prevent DNA damage.

8. Energizes The Body

Tomato juice is full of antioxidants, so its application as well as consumption helps to get rid of the free radicals in the body, thus helping it to remain young and energetic. Instead of a cup of coffee, try drinking a glass of tomato juice to get that energy kick you crave for.

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Passengers in airplanes prefer to drink tomato juice with a savoury taste to adjust themselves to the loud and pressurized cabin environment.

9. Tomato Juice For Skin

Tomato juice for skin has a lot of benefits. It helps in getting rid of tanning, counters discoloration of skin, helps in treating and preventing acne, shrinks open pores and regulates secretion of sebum in oily skin. As per some mice studies, tomato juice may also reduce the risk of skin cancer (6).

A blogger and skincare enthusiast shared a simple method using tomatoes for brighter and healthier skin. They take the end slice of a tomato with some sugar on it to DIY a scrubbing pad for the face and rub it on in circular motions. She records the results, writing, “After 15 minutes you’ll notice that you’re starting to turn red, which is the effect of the beta-carotene in the tomato. This is completely fine…. After the initial redness goes away, you should notice how clearer and cleaner your skin looks. Your pores should be tighter and you should have a brighter complexion. Whatever scars or burn marks you have should be healing well and look better than before you applied the tomato. I love using this as a pack to help boost my skin’s complexion and to help fight acne and acne scars (i)!”

10. Tomato Juice For Hair

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The vitamins and iron present in tomato juice help in preserving as well as adding shine to dull, damaged and lifeless hair. It also helps in getting rid of itchy scalp as well as dandruff. Just apply fresh tomato juice to your scalp and hair after you have washed it with shampoo and leave it in for 4- 5 minutes just like you let a conditioner sit on your hair. Rinse with cold water thereafter.

We went through the various benefits of tomato juice for skin, hair, and overall health. These benefits can be attributed to its rich nutritional profile. Learn more about it in the following section.

Nutritional Profile Of Tomato Juice

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 100 grams of canned tomato juice contain 17 kcal calories or energy, 0.29 g fat, 0.85 g protein, 3.53 g carbs, 0.4 g fiber, 2.58 g sugars, 10 mg calcium, 0.39 mg iron, 217 mg potassium, 0.11 mg zinc, 11 mg magnesium, 19 mg phosphorus, 10 mg sodium, 70.1 mg vitamin C, 0.078 mg riboflavin, 0.07 mg vitamin B6, 20 microg folate, 6.8 mg choline, and 2.3 mcg vitamin K (7).

Infographic: Important Benefits Of Tomato Juice

Tomato juice is a superfood rich in vitamins and minerals and is widely consumed worldwide. From helping you lose weight to detoxification to giving you a glowing skin, it has a wide variety of benefits. Check out the infographic below to learn about some of the most important ones!

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The benefits of tomato juice are numerous. It is loaded with many beneficial vitamins and minerals. It may help reduce high cholesterol, aid in weight loss, act as an effective detoxification drink, help regulate bowel movements, and minimize the damage of blood vessels by breaking down a compound called homocysteine. It also reduces the risk of cancer and atherosclerosis. In addition, this juice helps remove tan, manages acne, reduces skin oiliness, and promotes hair health too. Try including tomato juice in your diet, hair, and skin care regimen to reap the benefits.

Hope you liked our post on the benefits of tomato juice. So what are you waiting for? Grab those plump juicy tomatoes from your kitchen, juice them up and give yourself the chance to enjoy its benefits. The best thing about it is that drinking tomato juice on a regular basis has no side effects even if it’s consumed in a large quantity. But completely avoid it in case you have high uric acid levels as tomatoes aggravate it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to drink tomato juice?

Early morning. Consuming tomato juice first thing in the morning will not only help reduce acidity but will also nourish your body.

Can drinking too much tomato juice be harmful?

Excess intake of tomato juice may cause side effects like heartburn, irritable bowel syndromei  XA common disorder that affects the digestive system and leads to pain in the abdomen and bowel changes. , and urinary problems (8).

Does tomato juice help hair grow faster?

Yes. When used moderately, tomato extract promotes hair growth and treats hair loss without causing skin irritation (9).

Key Takeaways

  • Vitamins A and C in tomatoes strengthen the immune system and improve vision health.
  • Chlorine and sulfur in tomatoes ensure proper functioning of the kidneys and liver and protect them from any infections.
  • Lycopene in tomatoes prevents DNA damage and protects the body from different cancers.
  • Tomato juice adds shine to dull and damaged hair and helps get rid of dandruff.
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References

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  1. Vitamin C and Bone Health: Evidence from Cell Animal and Human Studies
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26343111/
  2. Free Radicals Antioxidants in Disease and Health
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3614697/
  3. Comparative Study of Tomato and Tomato Paste Supplementation on the Level of Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins Levels in Rats Fed With High Cholesterol
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3785900/
  4. Tomato-A Natural Medicine and Its Health Benefits
    https://www.phytojournal.com/vol1Issue1/Issue_may_2012/3.pdf
  5. An Update on the Health Effects of Tomato Lycopene
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3850026/
  6. Protective Effects of Tomato Juice on Mouse Skin Carcinogenesis
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12718653/
  7. Tomato juice, canned, without salt added
    https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/nutrients
  8. Tomatoes: An Extensive Review of the Associated Health Impacts of Tomatoes and Factors That Can Affect Their Cultivation
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8869745/
  9. Effects of Lycopersicon esculentum extract on hair growth and alopecia prevention
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24397881/
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