Folate in VH Life: 400µg per sachet, and what it may claim
A VH Life sachet provides 400µg of folate (200% of the NRV), as 5-L methylfolate. That is above the 15% of NRV a single-portion food must provide to carry folate's authorised claims, so VH Life may use all 8 of them, for example: Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin found in broccoli, leafy greens, peas, chickpeas and liver. Folic acid is the manufactured form; the box uses 5-L methylfolate.
What is folate?
Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin found in broccoli, leafy greens, peas, chickpeas and liver. Folic acid is the manufactured form; the box uses 5-L methylfolate.
How much folate is in one VH Life sachet?
| Amount | % NRV | Form on the box |
|---|---|---|
| 400µg | 200% | 5-L methylfolate |
NRV means Nutrient Reference Value, the daily reference amount set in UK law. One sachet a day in 250 to 500ml of cold water.
What may VH Life claim for folate?
In Great Britain a food or supplement may only make the health claims on the GB register, worded as registered, and only when a portion provides at least 15% of the NRV. A VH Life sachet qualifies for folate, so these 8 claims apply:
| Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|
| Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy |
| Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis |
| Folate contributes to normal blood formation |
| Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism |
| Folate contributes to normal psychological function |
| Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system |
| Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue |
| Folate has a role in the process of cell division |
Health claims apply as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle; the pattern of use is one sachet a day.
What does the NHS say about folate?
The NHS says adults need 200µg a day, that women who could become pregnant should take 400µg of folic acid a day until the 12th week of pregnancy, and that 1mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm. VH Life is not for pregnant women, so it is not a pregnancy folic acid supplement.
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. Folate is one of the 26. 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. The full label is on the product page; every ingredient has its own page on the ingredients index.
Questions people also ask
How much folate is in VH Life?
400µg per sachet, 200% of the NRV, as 5-L methylfolate. One sachet a day.
Is 400µg of folate safe?
The NHS says adults need 200µg a day, that women who could become pregnant should take 400µg of folic acid a day until the 12th week of pregnancy, and that 1mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm. VH Life is not for pregnant women, so it is not a pregnancy folic acid supplement.
What does folate do, in the words the law allows?
The GB register authorises 8 claims for folate, all of which apply to VH Life. For example: Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
Sources
- Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register, 19 May 2026 edition: authorised wording and conditions of use.
- NHS: Vitamins and minerals: daily needs and the amounts unlikely to cause harm.
- The VH Life box, 7 October 2026 print: amounts and %NRV.
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.