UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare genetic disorder. It impacts the body's power to process an amino acid called phenylalanine. Typically, the body creates an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine increases in the