UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare genetic disorder. It impacts the individual's capacity to process an amino acid called phenylalanine. Normally, the organs makes an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenylalanine ac