UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare genetic condition. It impacts the organism's ability to break down an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Typically, the body creates an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which changes phenylalanine into tyrosine. In people who have PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine builds up