(Not to be confused with Musa paradisiacae, or edible plantain.) Common names: Plantain also is known as Spanish psyllium, French psyllium, blond plantago, Indian plantago, psyllium seed, flea seed, and black psyllium. Efficacy rating: ÃÃÃ...Positive clinical trials. Safety rating: ...Little exposure or very minor concerns. What is Plantain?
Some people believe that alkaline water helps our bodies metabolize nutrients and expel toxins more efficiently than regular tap water, leading to better health and performance. Anecdotal evidence supports some of those claims. But so far, we donât have solid data supporting alkaline waterâs use.
MSU Health and Human Development professor Dan Heil and a team of graduate and undergraduate students conducted a study that found that individuals drinking mineral-based alkaline water, along with a water company's supplement, were better hydrated and had higher pH levels than those who consumed water without a high mineral content.