(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 say drinking alkaline water is beneficial for health. This has to do with maintaining body pH so the body does not become acidic. Others claim that body pH is naturally maintained.
1 Research conducted in Sweden on the long term benefits of alkaline water for detoxification shows that maintaining an alkaline pH balance with alkaline water can protect you from the harmful effects of mercury. 2  Weight Loss: 12 Pounds in 2 Months The second reason why alkaline water is gaining popularity is weight loss.