Tag: Dietary non compliance

According to research, consuming a regular diet with natural protein can lead to irreversible brain damage in individuals with the genetic disorder Phenylketonuria (PKU). This is because their bodies cannot properly break down the amino acid phenylalanine, which is found in most protein-rich foods.

According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, if phenylketonuria (PKU) is not treated, severe intellectual and developmental disabilities can occur. This article explains what happens if you don't follow a PKU diet and the critical health implications of elevated phenylalanine levels.