Can people with chronic liver disease drink red wine?

Generally, patients with chronic liver disease are not advised to drink red wine. The detailed analysis is as follows:

Chronic liver disease includes conditions such as chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Usually, the liver function of patients is already impaired, and their ability to metabolize alcohol is reduced. Although red wine contains relatively low levels of alcohol, it still contains a certain amount of alcohol. When alcohol is consumed, the liver must metabolize it, which may increase the burden on the liver and be detrimental to the treatment and recovery of chronic liver disease. Moreover, alcohol may directly damage liver cells, leading to further deterioration of liver function. Therefore, patients with chronic liver disease should avoid drinking red wine.

It is recommended to maintain a regular routine, avoid staying up late, engage in appropriate exercise, and more. At the same time, spicy and stimulating foods such as chili peppers, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns should be avoided, as these foods may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, which are not conducive to disease recovery.