The Impact of a Slow-Release Large Neutral Amino Acids Supplement on Treatment Adherence in Adult Patients with Phenylketonuria

The gold standard treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU) is a lifelong low-phenylalanine (Phe) diet supplemented with Phe-free protein substitutes. Adherence to therapy becomes difficult after childhood. Supplementing with large neutral amino acids (LNAAs) has been proposed as an alternative medication...

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Main Authors: Alessandro P. Burlina, Chiara Cazzorla, Pamela Massa, Christian Loro, Daniela Gueraldi, Alberto B. Burlina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/2078