—Researchers in Germany recently analyzed several parameters related to bone metabolism in plasma, serum, and urine—as well as tracked dietary habits and lifestyle factors—in a cohort of adults with ...

This release is available in French. Imagine being forced to say no to a child crying for more food at supper. Sadly, Margie Fischer doesn't have to imagine it; that was normal life at her family's ...

Patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare metabolic disorder, adhere to a special—and severe—diet throughout their lives. PKU patients are unable to metabolize phenylalanine (Phe), an essential ...

—According to a new systematic review of the literature, despite early and continuous dietary management to lower phenylalanine levels in patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), cognition may still be ...

Purpose: The teratogenic effects of maternal PKU are preventable, yet affected babies continue to be born. This study's purpose was to identify barriers to successful dietary control among pregnant ...

L-tyrosine is used in supplements to help improve cognitive function during stress. People with PKU may need L-tyrosine supplements alongside a low-phenylalanine diet. L-tyrosine supplements are often ...