UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria phenylketonuria is a rare hereditary disorder. It affects the individual's capacity to metabolize an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Normally, the body produces an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phen