People with PKU can relieve their symptoms and prevent complications by following a special diet and taking medications.
Diet
The main way to treat PKU is to eat a special diet that limits foods containing phenylalanine. Infants with PKU can’t be fed breast milk and must consume a special formula that’s often known as Lofenalac. When your baby is old enough to eat solid foods, you’ll need to avoid letting them eat foods high in protein. These include:
eggs
cheese
nuts
milk
beans
chicken
beef
pork
fish
To make sure that their body still receives an adequate amount of protein, children with PKU need to consume PKU formula, which contains all the amino acids that the body needs, except phenylalanine. There are also certain low-protein, PKU-friendly foods that can be found at specialty health stores. Children will have to follow the dietary restrictions and consume PKU formula throughout their life to manage their symptoms.