Alcohol should be avoided. Studies have shown
that alcohol can accelerate the damage caused by the Hepatitis C Virus. The
studies have been inconclusive as to the amount of the alcohol that causes this
to happen. However all studies agree that regular alcohol consumption is a large
problem. Personally, I would avoid all alcohol.
Alcohol also reduces the rate of metabolism and the secretion of fat.
This
can contribute to fatty liver and cirrhosis.
You might also want to watch the alcohol in cough syrup, in herbal tinctures
like Echinacea and in chocolates that contain liquor like cherries. Most of
these products are now available without alcohol but you might have to ask that
the pharmacy counter to get them.
Alcohol is often used in cooking in restaurants. This is fine it if it's
cooked because the alcohol boils off but, if it's not been heated, the alcohol is
still there.