UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare genetic disorder. It impacts the individual's capacity to process an amino acid called phenylalanine. Frequently, the body creates an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. In people who have PKU, this enzyme is function properly. As a result, phenylalanine increases