Zinc in VH Life: 15mg per sachet, and what it may claim
A VH Life sachet provides 15mg of zinc (150% of the NRV), as zinc citrate. That is above the 15% of NRV a single-portion food must provide to carry zinc's authorised claims, so VH Life may use all 18 of them, for example: Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis. Zinc is a mineral found in meat, shellfish, dairy foods, bread and cereal products such as wheatgerm.
What is zinc?
Zinc is a mineral found in meat, shellfish, dairy foods, bread and cereal products such as wheatgerm.
How much zinc is in one VH Life sachet?
| Amount | % NRV | Form on the box |
|---|---|---|
| 15mg | 150% | zinc citrate |
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 zinc?
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 zinc, so these 18 claims apply:
| Authorised claim, as registered |
|---|
| Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis |
| Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism |
| Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism |
| Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function |
| Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction |
| Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism |
| Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids |
| Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A |
| Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis |
| Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones |
| Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair |
| Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails |
| Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin |
| Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood |
| Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision |
| Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system |
| Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress |
| Zinc 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 zinc?
The NHS says adults need 9.5mg (men) or 7mg (women) a day and that 25mg 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. Zinc 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 zinc is in VH Life?
15mg per sachet, 150% of the NRV, as zinc citrate. One sachet a day.
Is 15mg of zinc safe?
The NHS says adults need 9.5mg (men) or 7mg (women) a day and that 25mg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm.
What does zinc do, in the words the law allows?
The GB register authorises 18 claims for zinc, all of which apply to VH Life. For example: Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis. Zinc 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.