This list includes 2 Vitamins that start with F, from “Folate” to “Vitamin F (obsolete).” It pairs a widely used B vitamin with a historical term no longer in clinical use.
Vitamins that start with F are nutrients named with the letter F that affect metabolism and growth. Folate prevents neural tube defects, while “Vitamin F” was an older term for essential fatty acids.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Benefit, Primary food sources, and Recommended Daily Intake (RDI).
Name: The official vitamin name, shown so you can quickly identify the nutrient and locate its entry.
Benefit: Short summary of key health effects, so you can quickly understand why the vitamin matters.
Primary food sources: A concise list of common foods where you can obtain the vitamin and practical diet ideas.
Recommended Daily Intake (RDI): Typical daily amounts with age and gender caveats, reported with units and an authoritative source.
Vitamins that start with F
| Name | Alternate names | Primary food sources | RDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folate | Folic acid, folacin, vitamin B9, pteroylmonoglutamic acid | Spinach, lentils, liver, fortified cereals, asparagus | 400 µg DFE/day (adults) (NIH) |
| Vitamin F (obsolete) | Term for essential fatty acids (linoleic acid, ALA) (historical) | Flaxseed, walnuts, soybean oil, salmon | AI: LA 17 g/day men, 12 g/day women; ALA 1.6/1.1 g/day (NIH) |