What is penylketonuria?

Answer 1

Penylketonuria is a serious condition in which a baby is born without the ability to properly breakdown the essential amino acid phenylalanine. It is a genetic disorder

Answer 2

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder in which the body cannot process phenylalanine properly. This leads to a buildup of phenylalanine in the body, which can be toxic to the brain and cause intellectual disabilities if not managed through a low-phenylalanine diet. PKU is typically identified through newborn screening tests and requires lifelong dietary management.