(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.
The best way to reduce stress on this mechanism is to eat plenty of plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Alkaline water is simply water that has been altered to increase its pH. Proponents claim that alkaline water has many health benefits, and helps keep the body in an alkaline state. However, the body has systems that keep its pH in tight control, regardless of the kind of water that you drink.