The artificial sweetener - aspartame
People with PKU are highly prone to development of diabetes.
I dont know what famous people that might have had PKU,but ther is internet so people that need to do research on what famous people had PKU that person should use the internet.
until they die
until they die
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is inherited when both parents are carriers of the gene. Since it is a recessive gene, there is a 25% chance that any baby conceived by two people carrying the PKU gene will have PKU.
I have PKU, and I find this question irresponsible. Instead of asking the question, "Do people die of PKU?" you apparently assume it is a fact that people can and do die of this disease without providing any evidence whatsoever. When parents first discover that their child has PKU many of them go to the web to get more information. It is bad enough that the first thing many of them read is "can lead to severe mental retardation" without realizing there are successful treatment options. But this question is even more irresponsible. I would highly recommend you revise it or clarify it, because it is dangerous and destructive.
Individuals with PKU should avoid aspartame, as it contains phenylalanine, an amino acid they cannot properly metabolize. Excess phenylalanine can lead to serious health issues for those with PKU. It is important for them to follow a strict low-phenylalanine diet to prevent complications.
If Todd has PKU, he would be homozygous for the gene associated with PKU, meaning he has two copies of the faulty gene. This would result in the expression of the PKU disorder.
Women with PKU must be especially careful with their diets if they want to have children. They should ensure that phenylalanine blood levels are under control before conception and throughout her pregnancy.
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PKU (phenylketonuria) is a genetic disorder that affects people of all races and ethnicities. Approximately 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 babies worldwide are born with PKU. It is more common in individuals of European or Native American descent.