(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.
Alkaline water is also thought to have antioxidant properties that potentially reduce the risk of developing heart disease, promote healthy weight loss, and improve bone density.â However, none of these claims have been scientifically proven. Another theory is that alkaline water can help relieve heartburn.