Abbeville girl suffers from rare genetic disorder

The list of things three-year-old Ella can’t eat is long.

“She can never have meat, never have seafood, never have dairy,” says mom Stefanie Bergeron.

Ella suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Phenylketonuria or PKU. Her body can’t process the amino acid Phenylalanine- or Phe- found in protein rich foods. Over time a buildup of Phe can lead to irreversible brain damage. This means Ella and her mom have to be very careful how much protein she eats.

“Probably about 2-3 grams of protein a day.”

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