dietary supplements for chemotherapy after a mastectom

Shalom,

Many poskim are lenient with medications that are in tablet form or liquid without pleasant flavor.

Liquids with a pleasant flavor depend on the degree of medical need and potential kashrus issues of the product. In this particular case, the Pure Camu listed as a 100% extract, which seems to be a powder made into a drink. The Camu Gold is a liquid drop, which says: "Our Camu Gold™ is a highly-concentrated juice extract of certified organic Camu Camu, stabilized in vegetable glycerin. It contains no artificial preservatives, colorings, syntheticascorbic acid or any other additives."

Therefore, there does not seem to be a significant kashrus concern with either, and would seem permissible under the circumstances even without kashrus certification, if there isn't an equivalent product with Kashrus supervision. [There may be issues regarding the process line, but these are likely lesser issues is this kind of product.]

It would be advisable, in any case, to contact also the OU, or the website of Rabbi Tuvia Hod.

Refuah Sheleimah,

Meir Orlian