Iodine can increase alkalinity...
...you may need it anyway. (See Dr. David Brownstein vids & site about
Iodine deficiency problems in this country.)
I have hypothyroidism & thought Armour thyroid is massively more helpful than the Synthroid I used to take, still I had problems with low morning temp and drag & other thyroid symptoms so I decided to try adding
Iodine per some info on the web. I already was "painting" the bottoms of my feet with abt 1/4 tsp of iodine, but started pretty much covering the tops & bottoms of my feet with it, plus gave myself a wide "belt" of it on the tummy.
At the same time I have also started taking kelp tablets daily, for the
Iodide & plan to get powdered organic kelp in the future.
All this has had no negative effects at all. I have felt much more energetic and focused. Much. Then I noticed my alkalinity had increased. When I added nascent
Iodine it went up even more.
There is no healthy substitute for fresh greens that also increase alkalinity, but I think iodine is a big help too.