UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare inherited disease. It influences the body's capacity to process an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Typically, the liver creates an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenylalanine b