UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria phenylketonuria is a rare inherited disorder. It impacts the individual's capacity to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the body creates an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalan