Best Juices for Psoriasis: 3 Options

Carrot juice, tomato juice, and orange juice are three reasonable choices for people with psoriasis, although none is proven to improve the condition.

These juices can provide nutrients as part of a balanced diet, but they are not substitutes for psoriasis treatment. For a broader look at drink choices, see the best drinks for psoriasis.

What are 3 juice options for psoriasis?

These three options are suggestions based on their nutritional content and availability without added sugar, not a ranking based on psoriasis outcomes. The ai symptom analyzer can help you organize questions about symptoms, but it cannot diagnose psoriasis or replace a clinician’s assessment.

No clinical trials of these three juices for psoriasis are included in the evidence reviewed here. Choose one you enjoy and tolerate; there is no established reason to drink all three or to expect a change in plaques, itching, or flares.

1. Carrot juice

Carrot juice supplies beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A. Vitamin A supports normal skin function, but that nutritional role does not establish that carrot juice reduces the inflammation or skin changes of psoriasis.

Choose unsweetened carrot juice, or make a small batch at home. Measure the finished drink rather than assuming that the amount of produce used equals the amount of juice produced. If you strain the mixture, some of the fiber in the whole carrot remains in the discarded pulp.

Simple carrot juice

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped carrot, about 65 g
• 1/2 cup water, about 120 mL

1. Wash the carrot thoroughly and chop it.
2. Blend the carrot with the water until smooth.
3. Strain if you prefer a thinner drink, and measure your portion before serving.

This recipe makes a blended carrot drink; straining changes its texture and fiber content. Drink it promptly or refrigerate it rather than leaving it at room temperature.

Evidence strength: Nutritional rationale only. No clinical trial of carrot juice for psoriasis is included in the evidence reviewed here, so a psoriasis-specific benefit or effective amount cannot be established.

2. Tomato juice

Tomato juice contains lycopene, a plant pigment, as well as nutrients including vitamin C and potassium. Lycopene has antioxidant properties, but that does not prove that tomato juice changes psoriasis inflammation or symptoms.

If you buy tomato juice, compare labels and choose a version without added sugar and with little or no added salt. Sodium can be a consideration for people who have been advised to limit it. Tomatoes may cause discomfort for some people with acid reflux; skip this option if it bothers you.

Simple tomato juice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped ripe tomato, about 180 g
• 2 tablespoons water, about 30 mL

1. Wash and chop the tomato.
2. Blend it with the water until smooth.
3. Strain if desired, and measure your portion before serving.

The water makes the mixture easier to blend; use the finished volume when deciding how much to drink. A blended, unstrained version retains more of the tomato pulp than a strained version, although eating a whole tomato is another way to retain its fiber.

Evidence strength: Nutritional rationale only. No clinical trial of tomato juice for psoriasis is included in the evidence reviewed here, and tomato juice should not be considered a psoriasis treatment.

3. Orange juice

Orange juice provides vitamin C and folate. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation and immune function, but those roles do not demonstrate that orange juice prevents a psoriasis flare or improves existing plaques.

Choose 100% orange juice without added sugar, or squeeze an orange at home. Whole oranges provide more fiber than strained juice, so eating the fruit may be a more filling choice. If acidic drinks irritate your mouth or aggravate reflux, choose another option instead.

Simple orange juice

Ingredients:

• 1 medium orange, about 130 g or 4.5 oz before peeling

1. Wash the outside of the orange and cut it in half.
2. Squeeze the halves and remove any seeds.
3. Measure the juice before serving; the yield varies with the size and juiciness of the fruit.

Packaged orange juice may be sold with or without pulp. Either can fit into a balanced diet, but pulp content is not evidence that one version works better for psoriasis.

Evidence strength: Nutritional rationale only. No clinical trial of orange juice for psoriasis is included in the evidence reviewed here, so there is no demonstrated psoriasis-specific dose or effect.

How much juice should you drink?

There is no established amount of juice for improving psoriasis. Juice is optional, not a treatment target: you can obtain nutrients from whole fruits and vegetables without drinking it. If you enjoy juice, keep the serving modest and consider it alongside the rest of what you eat and drink.

A serving with a meal can reduce how often your teeth are exposed to juice sugars and acids. Check the serving size on packaged juice, and measure homemade juice if you want to keep track: its volume can vary depending on the produce, added water, and whether you strain it.

Choose juice without added sugar, while remembering that naturally occurring sugars are still present. A label saying “100% juice” means the drink contains juice rather than added sweeteners, but it does not mean the drink has been shown to help psoriasis. Tomato juice labels are also worth checking for added salt.

Drinking more juice is not known to provide extra psoriasis benefit. A juice-only diet is unnecessary and can make it harder to get the variety of nutrients your body needs. Whole produce is often a useful alternative because it generally provides more fiber than strained juice.

If you notice a symptom change after a particular food or drink, make a note of it and discuss the pattern with your clinician or a registered dietitian. A change after drinking juice does not by itself establish that the juice caused a flare or an improvement; psoriasis symptoms can vary for many reasons.

Who should be careful, and when should you see a doctor?

If you have diabetes, ask your clinician or a registered dietitian how juice fits your blood glucose management plan. If you have kidney disease or have been told to limit potassium, ask before regularly drinking tomato or orange juice. People who take medicines that affect potassium levels should also check whether they need dietary restrictions.

If you take methotrexate for psoriasis, discuss supplements and herbal remedies with your prescriber. A published case report described methotrexate toxicity in a person with psoriasis who drank beetroot juice during treatment. A single case cannot prove that the juice caused the toxicity or that all juices interact with methotrexate, but it is a reason to discuss beetroot juice with your prescriber.

Do not stop prescribed medication without medical advice. If you take methotrexate and develop symptoms such as mouth sores, fever, an unusually sore throat, or unusual bruising or bleeding, seek urgent medical advice. Tell the clinician about your medicines and any supplements or remedies you have used.

During pregnancy, for children, or when the immune system is weakened—including by some psoriasis treatments—choose pasteurized juice rather than unpasteurized juice. The homemade recipes above do not include a pasteurization step. Ask a child’s clinician about age-appropriate juice choices.

See a clinician if you have persistent or worsening skin symptoms, or new joint pain, swelling, or stiffness. Seek urgent medical care for widespread severe redness or skin peeling accompanied by fever or feeling very unwell, or for eye pain or a change in vision. These symptoms need assessment rather than an attempt to manage them with juice.