UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare hereditary disorder. It impacts the body's capacity to process an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Typically, the body produces an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In those suffering from PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine