Glycine is a naturally occurring amino acid used throughout the body in protein synthesis and in the production of important biological compounds, including glutathione and creatine.
Fertimax Glycine is an amino-acid supplement for adult women and men incorporating targeted nutritional support into a broader pre-conception routine.
Every fertility journey is unique, and nutritional needs evolve across each stage.
Key Product Facts
Active Ingredient: Glycine
Strength: 500 mg per capsule
Daily Serving: 1-2 capsules
Pack Size: 180 capsules
Approximate Supply: 90-180 days
Suitable For: Adult Women & Men
Nutritional Focus: Amino Acid Supplementation
Fertimax Role: Pre-Conception Nutritional Support
Product Benefits
- 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 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 investigated 3 g of glycine before bedtime, with reported improvements in aspects of subjective sleep quality and next-day fatigue or sleepiness
Research Note: The 3 g amount refers to an amount investigated in sleep research and is higher than the recommended daily serving of Fertimax Glycine. It should not be interpreted as the recommended serving for this product.
Product Overview
Glycine is an amino acid naturally present in the human body and also obtained through protein-containing foods.
Beyond its role as a building block of protein, glycine participates in several normal biochemical pathways. It is one of the amino acids required for the body's synthesis of glutathione and also 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.
How It Works
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 provides one of the amino-acid building blocks required for its production.
Creatine Synthesis
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.
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 including glutathione and creatine. These different biological roles make glycine a foundational amino acid within normal human nutrition.
Fertimax Glycine provides a straightforward way to incorporate targeted amino-acid supplementation into a broader pre-conception nutritional routine.
Directions for Use
Adults: Take 1-2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains:
Glycine - 500 mg
Other Ingredient:
Bovine Gelatine Capsule.
Safety, Use and Product Information
- 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.
- Do not use if hypersensitive to any ingredient.
- 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.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at or below 25 C.
- 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.
SAHPRA Disclaimer
This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Health supplements are intended only to complement health or supplement the diet.
What's in the box
1 x 180 Glycine Capsules
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This product may be a complementary medicine and/or not have been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product is therefore not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions and must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health or health-related conditions.
