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Protein Can Be Poison

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The Pod Shows a small portion of my life with Phyenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic disorder which, if left untreated would leave me mentally retarded. Essentially my body cannot break down phenylalanine, a specific component of protein. Because of this I must completely avoid all foods containing protein (which is basically all foods). In order to gain proper nutrients I am required to a large amount of supplements everyday of my life in place of a normal diet. The video shows the daily supplements I take, as well as presents a few issues facing the first generation of young healthy adults with PKU the world has ever known.
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