UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare genetic condition. It affects the organism's power to break down an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Typically, the organs produces an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine builds