Phosphorus in VH Life: 50mg per sachet, and what it may claim
A VH Life sachet provides 50mg of phosphorus (7% of the NRV), as calcium phosphate and potassium phosphate. Phosphorus has authorised claims in Great Britain, but a food must provide at least 15% of the NRV per portion to carry them. A VH Life sachet provides 7%, so no phosphorus claim applies to VH Life and we make none. Phosphorus is a mineral found in red meat, dairy foods, fish, poultry, bread, rice and oats.
What is phosphorus?
Phosphorus is a mineral found in red meat, dairy foods, fish, poultry, bread, rice and oats.
How much phosphorus is in one VH Life sachet?
| Amount | % NRV | Form on the box |
|---|---|---|
| 50mg | 7% | calcium phosphate and potassium phosphate |
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 phosphorus?
Phosphorus has authorised claims in Great Britain, but a food must provide at least 15% of the NRV per portion to carry them. A VH Life sachet provides 7%, so no phosphorus claim applies to VH Life and we make none.
What does the NHS say about phosphorus?
The NHS says adults need 550mg a day and that 250mg 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. Phosphorus 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 phosphorus is in VH Life?
50mg per sachet, 7% of the NRV, as calcium phosphate and potassium phosphate. One sachet a day.
Is 50mg of phosphorus safe?
The NHS says adults need 550mg a day and that 250mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm.
Why does VH Life make no claim for phosphorus?
Phosphorus has authorised claims in Great Britain, but a food must provide at least 15% of the NRV per portion to carry them. A VH Life sachet provides 7%, so no phosphorus claim applies to VH Life and we make none.
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.