A series of three case reports in patients with phenylketonuria performing regular exercise: first steps in dietary adjustment

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Rocha J. C., van Dam E., Ahring K., Almeida M. F., Belanger-Quintana A., Dokoupil K., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, vol.32, no.6, pp.635-641, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 32 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2019
• Doi Number: 10.1515/jpem-2018-0492
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.635-641
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, inherited metabolic condition, is treated with a strict low-phenylalanine (Phe) diet, supplemented with Phe-free protein substitute. The optimal nutritional management of a sporting individual with PKU has not been described. Therefore, guidelines for the general athlete have to be adapted.