PKU dietary handbook to accompany PKU guidelines

MacDonald A., van Wegberg A. M. J., Ahring K., Beblo S., Belanger-Quintana A., Burlina A., ...More

ORPHANET JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES, vol.15, no.1, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s13023-020-01391-y
  • Journal Name: ORPHANET JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive inborn error of phenylalanine metabolism caused by deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase that converts phenylalanine into tyrosine. Main body In 2017 the first European PKU Guidelines were published. These guidelines contained evidence based and/or expert opinion recommendations regarding diagnosis, treatment and care for patients with PKU of all ages. This manuscript is a supplement containing the practical application of the dietary treatment. Conclusion This handbook can support dietitians, nutritionists and physicians in starting, adjusting and maintaining dietary treatment.