| abstract |
Disclosed is a method for enhancing mitochondrial respiratory activity in a subject in need thereof that includes administering spermidine or a spermidine comprising extract to a subject in need thereof. The method includes the treatment and/or amelioration of mitochondrial energy disorders or diseases. The spermidine or a spermidine comprising extract can be extracted from plants or parts thereof, such as from legumes or grains or germs of legumes or grains, particularly from soya or wheat germs. |