UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PKU is a rare inherited disorder. It impacts the organism's power to break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Normally, the body creates 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 increases