Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic condition and there is no cure. A person will never outgrow the disorder. Years ago, doctors thought the people with PKU could go off their low-phenylalanine diet when they got older. However, doctors now strongly advise that people with PKU remain on a special diet for their entire lives.
Other Questions About Phenylketonuria
- Will my child with phenylketonuria go through puberty the same time as their peers?
- Will my child with phenylketonuria be able to live independently?
- Will my child outgrow phenylketonuria?
- Will my child have to use medical food product for phenylketonuria for their entire life or just a period of time?
- Why is phenylketonuria considered an amino acid disorder?
