UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare inherited disorder. It impacts the individual's capacity to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. Typically, the organs creates an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which changes phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenylalanine incre