PKUpotilailla
PKUpotilailla is a Finnish term that translates to "patients at PKU" or "PKU patients" in English. It refers to individuals diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited metabolic disorder. PKU affects the body's ability to break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. Without proper management, phenylalanine can build up to toxic levels in the blood and brain, leading to intellectual disability and other serious health problems.
Management of PKU typically involves a strict lifelong diet low in phenylalanine. This diet excludes high-protein
The term PKUpotilailla highlights the specific patient population affected by this condition and underscores the specialized