Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids profile in plasma phospholipids of hyperphenylalaninemic children on unrestricted diet.

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to examine whether hyperphenylalaninemic children on unrestricted diet (MHP) may exhibit a different LCPUFA profile from PKU or healthy children in plasma phospholipids.

Patients And Methods: Forty-five MHP children (age 9-14 years) were age and sex matched with 45 PKU and 45 healthy children. Fatty acids were determined and expressed as % of total fatty acids.