(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.
Alkaline water. Your body is over 70 percent water. The cells of your body are bathed in water, so the type of water you drink makes a difference. When you buy alkaline water, look for water with a pH of 9 to 9.5. It should be mineralized; that is, the water should contain mineral salts that are found in bone, including magnesium and calcium. These alkaline salts serve as buffers to excess acid so your body doesnât draw the minerals from the bone itself.