| abstract |
A mineral additive to be added to nutrients, feed, and medicaments, and which comprises a source of magnesium is characterized by comprising: (1) magnesium lactate; (2) water soluble, acidic, substantially dibasic magnesium citrate; and if desired (3) magnesium hydroxide; and, if desired additionally (4) a carbohydrate additive. The quantity of magnesium citrate preferably constitutes 5 to 15% by weight, calculated as magnesium. |