UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare genetic disorder. It influences the individual's ability to process an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Typically, the body makes an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In people who have PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine a