UNDERSTANDING PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)

Phenylketonuria phenylketonuria is a rare hereditary disorder. It influences the body's power to process an amino acid called phenylalanine. Typically, the body creates an enzyme designated as phenylalanine hydroxylase, which transforms phenylalanine into tyrosine. In individuals with PKU, this enzyme fails to function properly. As a result, phenyl