Questions about pku ( phenylketonuria) best answers get 12 points?

what is pku. phenylketonuria)
what is the genetic transmission, and ofcource the cause of this disorder. do u kno any symptoms for this disorder. and how lond u will live if u have it. also how many people are usually efected by this.
thank u for reading and answering my questions

It's a genetic disorder that is controlled by diet. There is a deficiency in amino acid and pku, problems with brain developement which can cause retardation and seizures, You must eliminate meats, chicken, fish, nuts, cheese and dairy, apsaratame, potatoes, bread and pasta. Good luck, this is all I know.

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