Vitamin B6 in VH Life: 1.4mg per sachet, and what it may claim
A VH Life sachet provides 1.4mg of vitamin B6 (100% of the NRV), as pyridoxine. That is above the 15% of NRV a single-portion food must provide to carry vitamin B6's authorised claims, so VH Life may use all 10 of them, for example: Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis. Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a water-soluble B vitamin found in pork, poultry, fish, peanuts, oats, bananas and milk.
What is vitamin B6?
Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a water-soluble B vitamin found in pork, poultry, fish, peanuts, oats, bananas and milk.
How much vitamin B6 is in one VH Life sachet?
| Amount | % NRV | Form on the box |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4mg | 100% | pyridoxine |
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 B6?
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 B6, so these 10 claims apply:
| Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|
| Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue |
| Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity |
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 B6?
The NHS says adults need 1.4mg (men) or 1.2mg (women) a day and that 10mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm; long-term high doses can cause nerve damage.
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 B6 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 B6 is in VH Life?
1.4mg per sachet, 100% of the NRV, as pyridoxine. One sachet a day.
Is 1.4mg of vitamin B6 safe?
The NHS says adults need 1.4mg (men) or 1.2mg (women) a day and that 10mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm; long-term high doses can cause nerve damage.
What does vitamin B6 do, in the words the law allows?
The GB register authorises 10 claims for vitamin B6, all of which apply to VH Life. For example: Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis. Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
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.