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There does not seem to be any medicinal treatment available to alleviate the symptoms of phenylketonuria. The most important step in managing this condition is dietary phenylalanine monitoring and restriction and this usually begins immediately after confirmation of hyperphenylalaninaemia in a neonate. <ref name= "blau"/>. Patients with phenylketonuria have to accept the phenylalanine-free formula and avoid foods rich in protein as well as foods and drinks containing aspartame, flour, and soya. Low-protein natural foods such as potatoes, some vegetables, and most cereals can be eaten but only in severely restricted amounts. Luckily, low-protein variants of some foods exist, such as low-protein bread and low-protein pasta. <ref name= "blau"/>. Diet monitoring and management has been shown to very successful in controlling phenylketonuria and halting its progression.

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