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PKU is a treatable disease. Treatment involves a diet that is extremely low in phenylalanine, particularly when the child is growing. The diet must be strictly followed. This requires close supervision by a registered dietitian or doctor, and cooperation of the parent and child....[read article]
Tests for Phenylketonuria
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) Screening Test
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Serum phenylalanine screening is a blood test to look for signs of the disease phenylketonuria (PKU. The test detects abnormally high levels of an amino acid called... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Biopterin measurement
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Neopterin measurement
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Tyrosine measurement
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Prescribed Medications for Phenylketonuria
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SAPROPTERIN (SAP roe TER in) works to lower phenylalanine levels in the blood. It is used with a special diet to treat phenylketonuria. This medicine is not a cure. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Phenylketonuria What's this?
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The black currant shrub is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is particularly popular in Eastern Europe and Russia. Traditional herbalists uphold that black cur... More
Efficacy Grade C
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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA... More
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