Tia Piziali

Fight Against PKU

Tia’s Fight Against PKU

PKU (Phenylketonuria) is a birth defect that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine

to build up in the body. If a strict diet is not followed, it can lead to brain damage and seizures.

In this Interview, Tia describes her diagnosis with PKU as an infant and the long effort to find a cure including her mother’s fundraising ski trek across Norway.

Check out her timeline

PKU ACROSS THE GLOBE