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Why are phenylketonurics warned against eating products containing the artificial sweetener aspartame (NutraSweet; chemical name L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester)?
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PKU is a genetic disorder where the individual lacks a functional enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme is crucial for the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine. Show more…
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