It's the cheapest component in the entire protocol, and it's the one that gets treated with the least rigor
This safety profile reflects the peptides selectivity by avoiding systemic hormonal disruption, it also avoids the adverse effects associated with broader metabolic interventions
In the fetus, it is important for development
In fact, a 2004 follow-up study to examine the estrogenic effect of sunscreens when used topically on the whole body found that "the endogenous levels of reproductive hormones were unaffected" (even though BP-3 could be detected both in plasma and urine, so its absorption is no doubt too good)
Oliva-Damaso N, Oliva-Damaso E, Payan J (2018) Acute and chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis of rheumatic causes
However, ALA is not considered a standalone solution for weight management