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By Mayo Clinic Staff. Phenylketonuria (fen-ul-ke-toe-NU-re-uh), also called PKU, is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in your body. PKU is caused by a defect in the gene that helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Without the enzyme necessary to process phenylalanine, a dangerous buildup can develop when a person with PKU eats foods that are high in protein.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a birth defect in which people cannot process phenylalanine, an amino acid. As a result, their bodies cannot make enough tyrosine. Protein supplements containing tyrosine may be used to treat this disorder. However, information is limited.Further research is needed in this area.henylketonuria (PKU) is a birth defect in which people cannot process phenylalanine, an amino acid. As a result, their bodies cannot make enough tyrosine. Protein supplements containing tyrosine may be used to treat this disorder. However, information is limited. Further research is needed in this area.