DIET FOR PHENYLKETONURIA - DIET AND NUTRITION

Diet for Phenylketonuria



Editor'S Choice
Renfield Syndrome - Myth or Disease?
Renfield Syndrome - Myth or Disease?
In the diet for people with phenylketonuria it is important to control the intake of phenylalanine, amino acid that is present mainly in foods rich in protein, such as meats, fish, eggs, and milk and derivatives. Phenylketonuria is a genetic disease in which accumulation of phenylalanine occurs in the blood, which can cause growth retardation and mental retardation