What supplements should I take every day?
For most UK adults the NHS names one: consider 10µg of vitamin D a day in autumn and winter. Women who could become pregnant should take 400µg of folic acid a day, and vegans may need vitamin B12. Beyond that, most people should get what they need from a varied, balanced diet. If you would rather take one daily all-in-one than several tubs, VH Life is one option, but it is not for pregnancy.
What does the NHS say?
The NHS says most people should get all the nutrients they need from a varied and balanced diet, although some people may need to take extra supplements. Source: NHS: Vitamins and minerals.
Which authorised claims come closest?
In Great Britain a food or supplement may only make health claims that are on the GB register, worded as registered, for nutrients at 15% of the NRV or more per portion. These are the registered claims that touch this question and apply to VH Life:
| Nutrient, in one sachet | Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D, 62.5µg (2,500 IU), 1,250% NRV | Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system |
Health claims apply as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle; the pattern of use is one sachet a day.
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. It carries the claims above because it provides those nutrients at qualifying levels; it makes no claim beyond them. 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. See the full label or the ingredients index.
If you take any medicine, ask your GP or pharmacist first. If you take warfarin, ask your anticoagulant clinic first: the sachet contains vitamin K, cranberry, co-enzyme Q10, ginkgo, turmeric and ginseng.
Questions people also ask
Should I take vitamin D every day?
The NHS says everyone should consider it in autumn and winter, and some people at higher risk should take it all year.
Is it safe to take supplements every day?
Keep within the NHS limits for each nutrient, add up everything you take, and ask your GP or pharmacist if you take any medicine.
What about over 60s?
Ask your GP or pharmacist. The NHS suggests older people keep manganese supplements to 0.5mg or less a day, and says they should not take potassium supplements unless a doctor advises it. A VH Life sachet provides 3mg of manganese and 470mg of potassium.
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Sources
- Great Britain nutrition and health claims (NHC) register, 19 May 2026 edition.
- NHS: Vitamins and minerals, accessed 3 November 2026.
- The VH Life box, 7 October 2026 print.
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.