Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) in VH Life: 12mg per sachet, and what it may claim
A VH Life sachet provides 12mg of pantothenic acid (200% of the NRV), as pantothenic acid. That is above the 15% of NRV a single-portion food must provide to carry pantothenic acid's authorised claims, so VH Life may use all 4 of them, for example: Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5, is a water-soluble B vitamin found in chicken, beef, eggs, mushrooms, avocado and wholegrains.
What is pantothenic acid?
Pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5, is a water-soluble B vitamin found in chicken, beef, eggs, mushrooms, avocado and wholegrains.
How much pantothenic acid is in one VH Life sachet?
| Amount | % NRV | Form on the box |
|---|---|---|
| 12mg | 200% | pantothenic acid |
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 pantothenic acid?
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 pantothenic acid, so these 4 claims apply:
| Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|
| Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism |
| Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance |
| Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters |
| Pantothenic acid 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 pantothenic acid?
The NHS says 200mg a day or less 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. Pantothenic acid 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 pantothenic acid is in VH Life?
12mg per sachet, 200% of the NRV, as pantothenic acid. One sachet a day.
Is 12mg of pantothenic acid safe?
The NHS says 200mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm.
What does pantothenic acid do, in the words the law allows?
The GB register authorises 4 claims for pantothenic acid, all of which apply to VH Life. For example: Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Pantothenic acid 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.