UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare inherited disorder. It affects website the body's capacity to process an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Frequently, the liver creates an enzyme known as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine