Fertimax™ Glycine 500 mg - 180 Capsules

Adults: Take 1–2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.

Each capsule contains:
Glycine – 500 mg

Other Ingredient:
Bovine Gelatine Capsule.

Glycine is one of the amino acids naturally present in the human body and is also obtained through protein-containing foods.

Although amino acids are widely recognised as building blocks of protein, glycine has a broader biochemical role.
The body uses it in the formation of proteins and other nitrogen-containing compounds and incorporates it into several important metabolic pathways.

Glycine is also one of the amino acids required for the body's synthesis of glutathione and participates in the natural production of creatine.

Within the Fertimax™ range, Glycine provides targeted amino-acid nutrition that can form part of a balanced nutritional approach during pre-conception preparation.

- Supplements the dietary supply of an amino acid used in normal protein synthesis.
- Provides one of the amino-acid building blocks required for glutathione synthesis
- Participates in the body's natural production of creatine
Supports the nutritional supply of glycine for normal physiological processes
- Suitable for both female and male pre-conception nutritional routines
- Glycine has also been studied for its potential role in sleep quality and next-day wellbeing. Small human studies have used 3 g of glycine before bedtime, with reported improvements in aspects of subjective sleep quality and next-day fatigue or sleepiness
- Convenient standalone format for targeted amino-acid supplementation

Research Note: The 3 g amount used in sleep studies is a research dose and is higher than the recommended daily serving of Fertimax™ Glycine. It should not be interpreted as a recommended serving for this product.

Protein Synthesis
Amino acids provide raw materials the body uses to build proteins and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
Glycine forms part of this amino-acid pool and is incorporated into proteins throughout the body.

Glutathione Synthesis
Glycine is one of three amino acids required for the body's synthesis of glutathione, together with cysteine and glutamate.

Glutathione forms part of the body's endogenous antioxidant defence system. Glycine's role is as one of the amino-acid building blocks required for its production.

Creatine and Other Biological Compounds
Glycine also participates in the body's natural synthesis of creatine, together with the amino acids arginine and methionine.

Creatine plays an important physiological role in cellular energy availability, particularly in tissues with changing energy requirements.

Glycine also participates in pathways involved in the formation of compounds such as haem and purines, extending its biological role beyond protein synthesis alone.

Glycine and Sleep Research
Glycine also functions within the nervous system and has been investigated in human research for its potential relationship with sleep and next-day wellbeing.

Small human studies have investigated approximately 3 g of glycine consumed before bedtime and reported improvements in some measures of subjective sleep quality, fatigue and next-day sleepiness.

Why This Matters
The body uses glycine across several fundamental physiological processes rather than for one isolated purpose.
- It contributes raw material for protein synthesis and participates in the formation of compounds such as glutathione and creatine.
Its involvement in these different pathways explains why glycine is considered a foundational amino acid.

For adult use only.

Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking medication.

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.

Possible Side Effects: Glycine is generally well tolerated. Gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, stomach discomfort or softer stools may occur in some individuals.

Medicine and Health Considerations: If you are taking prescription medication or receiving treatment for a medical condition, consult your healthcare professional before using glycine. Individual circumstances and medication regimens may require professional assessment.

Discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional if an adverse reaction occurs.

Do not use if the seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Allergen Information
Free from yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish and shellfish ingredients.
Manufactured in a facility that also processes ingredients containing these allergens.

Store below 25 °C in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not replace medical advice from a registered healthcare professional.

Non-Returnable: For safety and hygiene reasons, all complementary medicines and nutritional supplements are non-returnable.

This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

Why is glycine included in the Fertimax range?
Glycine is a foundational amino acid involved in protein synthesis and the production of several biologically important compounds.

Fertimax Glycine provides targeted amino-acid supplementation for women and men as one component of a broader pre-conception nutritional approach.

What does glycine have to do with glutathione?
The body synthesises glutathione from three amino acids: glycine, cysteine and glutamate.

Glycine therefore provides one of the building blocks required for normal glutathione synthesis.

Is glycine itself an antioxidant?
Glycine is not an antioxidant nutrient in the same sense as Vitamin C or Vitamin E.

Its relevance to antioxidant biology comes partly from its role as one of the amino acids required to synthesise glutathione, which forms part of the body's endogenous antioxidant defence system.

What does glycine have to do with creatine?
Glycine is one of the amino acids the body uses during the natural synthesis of creatine.

Creatine participates in cellular energy metabolism by helping maintain rapidly available energy within cells.

Has glycine been studied for sleep?
Yes. Small human studies investigating glycine and sleep have used approximately 3 g before bedtime and reported improvements in aspects of subjective sleep quality and next-day fatigue or sleepiness.

The 3 g amount refers to the amount investigated in research and is not the recommended serving of Fertimax Glycine.

Can women and men use Fertimax Glycine?
Yes. Fertimax Glycine is suitable for adult women and men incorporating targeted amino-acid nutrition into their broader nutritional routine.

Does Fertimax Glycine improve fertility or increase the chance of pregnancy?
Fertimax Glycine is a nutritional supplement and is not intended to treat infertility, improve fertility outcomes or guarantee conception.

Its role within Fertimax is to provide targeted amino-acid nutrition as part of broader pre-conception nutritional preparation.

Can I take Fertimax Glycine during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other nutritional supplement so that your individual nutritional requirements can be assessed.