1 USPS Tracking when purchased online will cost $0.36 in 2015, compared to $0.23 in 2014. 2  Postage for First Class Mail International Letters (1 oz.) and postcards will increase by five cents from $1.15 to $1.20. 3  First Class Package International Service will see an increase of 7.2% in 2015. The discounted âMetered Mailâ category for First Class Mail Letters (1 oz.), which includes online postage providers and postage meters, will increase from $0.48 to $0.485 in 2015. 2  First Class Flats (1 oz.) will stay the same at $0.98 in 2015. 3  Each additional ounce will cost $0.22 (up one cent from 2014).
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid and it is found in nearly all foods which contain protein: meat (of all kinds), dairy products, nuts, beans, tofu... the list goes on and on.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disease that affects the breakdown of protein. High levels of the amino acid phenylalanine in the blood damage the nervous system and can also lead to mental handicap. Newborn babies with PKU are given a special diet low in phenylalanine.epending on the level of phenylalanine and tolerance for phenylalanine in the diet, PKU is classified into two different types: classic, which is the severe form, and moderate. Therefore, each patient needs an individualized treatment plan.