UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria PK is a rare genetic disorder. It impacts the individual's power to metabolize 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 lacks function properly. As a result, phenylalanine