(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.
Proponents of alkaline water say that drinking it can optimize health, slow the aging process and prevent numerous diseases. Alkaline water is claimed to flush toxins from cells, prevent toxins from accumulating and make hydration more effective because it penetrates cells better than other types of water.