Dimetalhydroxy malate compositions as well as methods of administering and
making such bioavailable compositions are provided. The metal used can be
any nutritionally relevant divalent metal such as calcium, magnesium,
zinc, copper, manganese, and iron. The composition can be prepared by
reacting malic acid with a divalent metal oxide or hydroxide at a 1:2
molar ratio. The composition can be administered to a warm-blooded animal
by any of a number of known delivery routes, including oral delivery.
