A member asked:

What foods should you avoid if you are diagnosed with pku?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Restriction of ...: Phenylalanine. Proper treatment requires close monitoring of blood levels of phenylalanine and expert nutritional input. Metabolic disease clinic provides the details.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Proteins : Most meats, chicken, fish, beef, turkey, bacon, milk and dairy, soy, most legumes aspartame sweetener all are too high in phenylalanine for pku sufferers.

Answered 3/28/2013

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