Breast feeding in infants diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU): a scoping review

Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) is the most common inherited disease of amino acid metabolism, characterised by elevated levels of phenylalanine (Phe). There is a lack of infant feeding guidance for those with PKU. From birth to 6 months of age, breast feeding is the optimal nutrition for an infant...

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Main Authors: Shalini Ojha, Neil Chadborn, Jahnavi Kalvala, Lydia Chong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-12-01
Series:BMJ Paediatrics Open
Online Access:https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/7/1/e002066.full