UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare inherited disease. It affects the organism's capacity to break down an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Frequently, the body creates an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In people who have PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenylalanin