New Options For People With PKU
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - 10:29
in Health & Medicine
For people with the genetic condition known as phenylketonuria (PKU), diet is a constant struggle. They can eat virtually no protein, and instead get their daily dose of this key macronutrient by drinking a bitter-tasting formula of amino acids. Yet drink it they must; deviating from this strict dietary regimen puts them at risk of developing permanent neurological damage. In the near future, fortunately, a better option may become available.