UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare genetic disease. It impacts the body's capacity to metabolize an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Frequently, the body produces 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 bui