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Originally posted by pimplink
Why is there a warning on the can that says "CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE"?
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First of all, it reads PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE....
Meaning it is a warning to people who are "PHENYLKETONURICS", which is a genetic metabolic disease whereby the body cannot oxidize a metabolic product of phenylalanine. This is due to the liver being unable to produce the enzymes to make the oxidation take place. Symptoms include the body giving off a musty, unpleasant odor, light skin and hair pigment, reduced motor skills, and mental retardation among others.
PHENYLALANINE is an amino acid that is found in many foods.
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