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Colette Ayoob: My Return to PKU Diet at Age 42

Diagnosed with PKU at birth, Colette Ayoob had been off a PKU plan ever since doctors removed her from diet and treatment at age one. Then, in her early forties, Colette began to experience trouble concentrating and making decisions, causing her to feel depressed and anxious. Learn how Colette educated herself and got her Phe levels under control, allowing her to perform at her very best. Learn more by visiting our program, Advice for Adults with PKU: Improving Your Life by Returning to Diet.

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Colette Ayoob Colette Ayoob,
Diagnosed with PKU at Birth
Colette Ayoob, 44, was diagnosed with PKU at birth. Her parents were told she no longer needed to be on a PKU plan at age one. In her early 40s, Colette began to experience cognitive issues, including trouble concentrating and focusing. She returned to a diet and treatment plan and has experienced an incredible improvement. Colette lives in Charlotte, North... more >

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