Niacin (vitamin B3) in VH Life: 16mg per sachet, and what it may claim
A VH Life sachet provides 16mg of niacin (100% of the NRV), as niacinamide. That is above the 15% of NRV a single-portion food must provide to carry niacin's authorised claims, so VH Life may use all 6 of them, for example: Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Niacin, or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble B vitamin found in meat, fish, wheat flour and eggs. The box uses the niacinamide form.
What is niacin?
Niacin, or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble B vitamin found in meat, fish, wheat flour and eggs. The box uses the niacinamide form.
How much niacin is in one VH Life sachet?
| Amount | % NRV | Form on the box |
|---|---|---|
| 16mg | 100% | niacinamide |
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 niacin?
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 niacin, so these 6 claims apply:
| Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|
| Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism |
| Niacin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system |
| Niacin contributes to normal psychological function |
| Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes |
| Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin |
| Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue |
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 niacin?
The NHS says adults need 16.5mg (men) or 13.2mg (women) a day and that 17mg a day or less of nicotinic acid, or 500mg a day or less of nicotinamide, from supplements is unlikely to cause harm.
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. Niacin 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 niacin is in VH Life?
16mg per sachet, 100% of the NRV, as niacinamide. One sachet a day.
Is 16mg of niacin safe?
The NHS says adults need 16.5mg (men) or 13.2mg (women) a day and that 17mg a day or less of nicotinic acid, or 500mg a day or less of nicotinamide, from supplements is unlikely to cause harm.
What does niacin do, in the words the law allows?
The GB register authorises 6 claims for niacin, all of which apply to VH Life. For example: Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
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.