Liquid I.V. reviews and discussion

4.1

80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Fast-acting hydration boost
  • Convenient travel-friendly packets
  • Wide, crowd-pleasing flavors
  • Smooth, easy dissolving powder
  • Overly sweet flavor profiles
  • Noticeable salty aftertaste
  • High sugar and sodium content
  • Occasional clumping texture

Liquid I.V. earns strong reviews for fast, noticeable hydration—especially after workouts, heat, travel, or a night out—while convenient single-serve packets and broad flavor variety (standouts include Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Watermelon, Golden Cherry) make it easy to use. Reviews also flag consistent drawbacks: many flavors taste overly sweet or salty, some feel thick or artificial, and the added sugar and sodium (with a newer sugar‑free line noted) are frequent concerns; mixing can clump and flavor hit-or-miss. Overall, the brand is effective but polarizing on taste and ingredients.

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2,552 reviews and posts

  • The OG hangover cure lol the market is getting more saturated with electrolyte mixes, but you can never go wrong with the brand that started it all They recently did a rebrand, and that is always appreciated! They made it a lot easier to distinguish between flavors on the packaging.

  • This worked really well and I tasted better than any electrolyte powder I’ve tried before. I like that there are a lot of flavors to choose from too!

  • I like that Liquid I.V. comes in such easy, on the go packaging, and it definitely helps after an intense workout. My only issue with the product is the taste, it's just a bit sugary and tastes a little off.

  • I love the flavor of these honestly (even though most people think they’re too sweet) but all the additives make these a no-go in our home as we try to be more health conscious.

  • Must have for any time you are dehydrated. Really make me feel better. The only downside is that they don’t dissolve very well.

  • I tried the original Liquid I.V. to stay hydrated when traveling and before/after workouts. While the packets are convenient and easily mix with water, I found the high sugar content to consistently cause stomach aches and bloating. I was disappointed by those side effects and had to give away packets.

  • Way too sweet for me, it feels super weird to drink sweet water. My mom on the other hand loves these. She hates drinking water because she doesn't like the taste, so we buy this with the intention of getting her hydrated and drinking more water throughout the day. I'm pleased to say it works for her and she's fond of the taste. To each their own. If you're into with sugar water, I say go for it.

  • Great for a placebo effect to tell myself I am recovering from a hangover faster and hydrating myself. Overall I enjoy the flavors and am not against the product. I don't need to add more sugar into my daily life and wish the products incorporated essential vitamins and minerals within the formulation.

  • I had severely low electrolytes for a while, so I literally drank liquid IV everyday for 3 months. I think a lot of people like the flavor, but I really don’t like how artificial/sweet it is. Kind of wish there was an unflavored liquid IV flavor. Also used liquid IV packets during a hangover and it helped soooo much.

  • They're amazing when you need to hydrate fast but be warned, they are packed with sugar. They're very travel friendly and I try to keep a packet with me at all times. When I'm flying, these are great to drink while in the air and after landing as they're quick to rehydrate you and leave you feeling much better than before.

  • I purchased the lemon-lime. I really disliked the flavor of this product - too salty, too artificial. I have to get the water ice, ice cold to be able to get it down. I do not plan to repurchase. There are alternative options for rehydrating.

  • Super effective for hydration and travel. The lemon-lime and passionfruit flavors stand out. Way tooooo sweet, so adding extra water helps (hence the three stars). Great for post-workout recovery or long days out.

  • I really enjoy the Sugar-Free liquid IV. While i like the taste of the regular one, I find that it has too much sugar, so I opt for the sugar free ones. Delicious!

  • This does an amazing job at rehydrating your body while not tasting any water at al. The taste is a little strong a artificial but it is exactly what you would expect from a drink mix powder.

  • Liquid IV always makes me feel better. I enjoy all of the flavors and it encourages me to drink more water.

  • The original rehydration drink. Lots of flavors, but still quite sugary. They recently came out with no-added sugar versions. Very portable, but does generate non-recyclable trash. My favorite is lemon, as well green apple kombucha which delivers probiotics.

  • Decent formulations. I have yet to try the sugar-free but I’m intrigued. True to fruit flavor.