Research led by Waisman Center investigator Denise Ney has shown that food products made from a specific protein found in whey can safely be part of a more palatable diet for individuals diagnosed with phenylketonuria …
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A new whey to manage PKU
Food products made from a specific protein found in whey can safely be part of a more palatable diet for individuals diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU), according to a new clinical trial led by researchers at …
Denise Ney, PhD
Title: Glycomacropeptide (GMP) is a bioactive peptide released from casein in milk during cheesemaking that contains no aromatic amino acids. GMP is isolated for use in medical foods for the management of phenylketonuria (PKU) based …
PKU pioneer Dr. Harry Waisman’s work still impacts the world
Kay Emerson, one of the first patients treated successfully for the PKU disorder in the United States, talks about researcher Dr. Harry Waisman.
Historic video: Harry Waisman advocates for PKU screening
In a rare look back in time, we’re given a glimpse into the early research and community outreach of Harry A. Waisman, MD, PhD, one of the lead researchers of Phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited condition caused by an accumulation of the amino acid phenylalanine.
Medical foods for PKU diet enter phase II clinical trials
Mealtimes aren’t quite as enjoyable for people with phenylketonuria (PKU) as they are for the rest of us.
Eating Cheese Without Fear
Tad and Matt Martin recently ate what they had never been able to eat before: hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and grilled cheese sandwiches, with real cheese and regular bread.