What supports normal muscle function and electrolyte balance?
After training you need water and the sodium and potassium lost in sweat, carbohydrate, 20 to 40g of protein and sleep. Among nutrients, magnesium, calcium and potassium contribute to normal muscle function, and magnesium to electrolyte balance. No claim is authorised for "recovery". VH Life provides all three at claim level; it is not a protein source.
What do you lose when you sweat?
Mostly water and sodium, with some potassium, magnesium and calcium; a hard hour can cost a litre of sweat. The NHS advice is to drink until your urine is pale, and replace salts after long or hot sessions.
What helps after training?
- 20 to 40g of protein in the hours after.
- Carbohydrate sized to the session.
- Water, plus sodium and potassium from food.
- Sleep.
Creatine, at 3g a day, "increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise". VH Life contains none.
Can a supplement claim to help recovery?
No. No authorised claim exists for "recovery", "muscle repair" or "reduces soreness", and BCAAs, glutamine and taurine have none. We make no claim for the amino acids in VH Life.
What in VH Life carries an authorised claim?
| Nutrient | Per sachet | % NRV | Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 470mg | 23.5% NRV | Potassium contributes to normal muscle function |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 17.3% NRV | Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function; contributes to electrolyte balance |
| Calcium | 164mg | 20.5% NRV | Calcium contributes to normal muscle function |
| Vitamin C | 900mg | 1,125% NRV | Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage |
NRV: Nutrient Reference Value. A nutrient carries its registered claim when one sachet a day gives at least 15% of the NRV.
Where does VH Life fit?
VH Life is the daily base under your training, not the recovery shake. Keep your protein and creatine, and add sodium for long or hot sessions.
- £34.99 for a box of 14 sachets, or £49.99 for 2 boxes (28 sachets) every 4 weeks on subscription
- One 11.8g sachet a day in 250 to 500ml of cold water. Made in the UK; vegan and sugar-free, as printed on the box
Free UK delivery. 30-day returns on unopened boxes.
Sources
- NHS: Dehydration (opens in a new tab)
- NHS: Others (magnesium, potassium, calcium) (opens in a new tab)
- Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register (opens in a new tab), authorised wording and conditions of use, 19 May 2026 edition
VH Life is a food supplement, not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. This page is not medical advice. Not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you take medication or symptoms persist, speak to a pharmacist or GP.