UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare inherited condition. It affects the body's power to break down an protein building block called phenylalanine. Frequently, the organs creates an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine acc