UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare genetic condition. It affects the individual's ability to break down an essential nutrient called phenylalanine. Normally, the body produces an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenylalanin