UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare genetic disease. It impacts the individual's capacity to process an amino acid called phenylalanine. Normally, the body produces an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenylalanine builds