What is the best supplement for muscle growth?
Protein has the claim. Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass, and creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise, at 3g a day. VH Life contains neither, so it is not a muscle-building supplement. It is a daily base: magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis, and zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis. The NHS advises strengthening activity on at least 2 days a week.
What does the NHS say?
The NHS says adults should do strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups on at least 2 days a week, and at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week. Source: NHS: Physical activity guidelines.
Which authorised claims come closest?
In Great Britain a food or supplement may only make health claims that are on the GB register, worded as registered, for nutrients at 15% of the NRV or more per portion. These are the registered claims that touch this question and apply to VH Life:
| Nutrient, in one sachet | Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|---|
| Calcium, 164mg, 20.5% NRV | Calcium contributes to normal muscle function |
| Magnesium, 65mg, 17.3% NRV | Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis |
| Potassium, 470mg, 23.5% NRV | Potassium contributes to normal muscle function |
| Vitamin D, 62.5µg (2,500 IU), 1,250% NRV | Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function |
| Zinc, 15mg, 150% NRV | Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis |
Health claims apply as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle; the pattern of use is one sachet a day.
Where does VH Life fit?
VH Life is a UK-made food supplement: one 11.8g berry sachet a day in cold water, with 87 active ingredients including 26 vitamins and minerals with declared amounts. It carries the claims above because it provides those nutrients at qualifying levels; it makes no claim beyond them. On subscription VH Life is £49.99 for 28 sachets every 4 weeks, which works out at £1.79 a day. There is also a 7-day trial (7 sachets, £12.99, one per customer) and one box of 14 sachets for £34.99, with free UK delivery. See the full label or the ingredients index.
If you take any medicine, ask your GP or pharmacist first. If you take warfarin, ask your anticoagulant clinic first: the sachet contains vitamin K, cranberry, co-enzyme Q10, ginkgo, turmeric and ginseng.
Questions people also ask
Can I take VH Life with protein powder or creatine?
It contains neither, so it does not double up on them. If you take any medicine, check with your GP or pharmacist first.
Does VH Life contain amino acids?
The box names L-glutamine, L-lysine, L-isoleucine, L-taurine and L-valine without amounts. They carry no authorised claim.
What should I take after a workout?
VH Life makes no recovery claim. Carbohydrates and protein have their own register claims when eaten in the amounts set out there.
Related
Sources
- Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register, 19 May 2026 edition.
- NHS: Physical activity guidelines, accessed 3 November 2026.
- The VH Life box, 7 October 2026 print.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. One sachet a day. Do not exceed the recommended intake. Not suitable for children, adolescents, or pregnant or breastfeeding women. VH Life is a food supplement, not a medicine. If symptoms persist, see your GP or pharmacist.