Abstract

A composition and method for stimulating gonadotropin hormone production and maintaining intracullar mineral balance in the reproductive organs of mammals. The composition consists of a mineral mixture containing effective amounts of manganese, iron and zinc as amino acid chelates in appropriate ratios. Preferable the composition also contains effective amounts of one or more minerals selected from the group consisting of copper, magnesium and potassium all of which are present at least in part as amino acid chelates or complexes. When magnesium and potassium are present at least some of these are present in inorganic form. Vitamins, other minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, and fillers may also be utilized.The composition is orally administered to female mammals to both induce estrus and bring about a stronger and more noticable estrus. In the male both libido and spermatogenesis are improved by the oral administration of the composition.