Vitamin B12 in VH Life: 250µg per sachet, and what it may claim
A VH Life sachet provides 250µg of vitamin B12 (well above 15% of the NRV), as methylcobalamin. That is above the 15% of NRV a single-portion food must provide to carry vitamin B12's authorised claims, so VH Life may use all 8 of them, for example: Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in meat, fish, milk, cheese and eggs, and added to some fortified foods. The box uses methylcobalamin.
What is vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in meat, fish, milk, cheese and eggs, and added to some fortified foods. The box uses methylcobalamin.
How much vitamin B12 is in one VH Life sachet?
| Amount | % NRV | Form on the box |
|---|---|---|
| 250µg | well above 15% | methylcobalamin |
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 vitamin B12?
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 vitamin B12, so these 8 claims apply:
| Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|
| Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism |
| Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system |
| Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism |
| Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function |
| Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation |
| Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system |
| Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue |
| Vitamin B12 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 vitamin B12?
The NHS says adults need about 1.5µg a day, that vegans may need a supplement or fortified foods, and that 2mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm. The box prints 250µg per sachet, many times the NRV of 2.5µg.
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. Vitamin B12 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 vitamin B12 is in VH Life?
250µg per sachet, well above 15% of the NRV, as methylcobalamin. One sachet a day.
Is 250µg of vitamin B12 safe?
The NHS says adults need about 1.5µg a day, that vegans may need a supplement or fortified foods, and that 2mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm. The box prints 250µg per sachet, many times the NRV of 2.5µg.
What does vitamin B12 do, in the words the law allows?
The GB register authorises 8 claims for vitamin B12, all of which apply to VH Life. For example: Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Vitamin B12 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.