Question

Which non nutritive artificial sweetener should be avoided by someone who has phenylketonuria (pku?)?

Answer 1

Aspartame is very high in the protein, phenylalanine

Individuals with PKU are unable to metabolize this protein from their bodies & it builds up in toxic levels. Anything containing artificial sweeteners, like aspartame, or are very high in phenylalanine should be avoided to minimize the chances of complications.

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