Definition
In phenylketonuria (PKU), your body can't process phenylalanine, an amino acid in most foods. Read about genetics, screening, and special diets.
Topic Overview
Phenylketonuria
In phenylketonuria (PKU), your body can't process phenylalanine, an amino acid in most foods. Read about genetics, screening, and special diets.
Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.
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- Phenylketonuria
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- PKU
- Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.