UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare hereditary condition. It affects the body's power to break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Normally, the organs creates an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which changes phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine builds up in the