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Methods: Three groups were considered\u2014PKU-1: 10 patients who used a protein substitute (PS) without phenylalanine (Phe); PKU-2: 14 patients who used the PS without Phe until eighteen years old and then practiced mostly a vegan diet; and 24 matched healthy controls. A 24 h recall survey, blood parameters, body composition and bone mineral density through DEXA, rectus femoris thickness by ultrasound, hand grip strength, submaximal exercise test, and walking speed were assessed. Results: PKU-1 patients had lower hand grip strength than their matched controls, but no other differences. Compared to controls, the PKU-2 group had lower fat-free mass (p = 0.01), less spine and femoral bone mineral density (p = 0.04 and p &lt; 0.01, respectively), and peak workload on the incremental test (p = 0.03). When comparing PKU groups, blood Phe levels were significantly lower in the PKU-1 group (p = 0.02). Conclusions: Among PKU patients, abandoning the dietary treatment and maintaining high blood Phe concentrations could be deleterious for muscles and bones. 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