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

  • I really like having these when I have big weekends with my friends when we are doing a lot of activities in the sun or drinking, or both. Two Advil and a water with a liquid IV help prevent hangovers for me. I don't love all of the flavors but the strawberry is pretty good. They are a bit expensive but I still think they're worth the money for the benefit I feel they provide.

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    I would like to see an expansion of flavors and those expanded flavors be more available in grocery stores and/or stores like Target/Walmart. I have only been able to find this product at Costco. Additionally, this product has a bit of sugar added to it, and I wish they would create a sugar free option. However, I wouldn't want a sugar free option if it negatively impacted its effectiveness.

  • I generally buy these a few times a month. My go to is the Lemon-Lime. These are excellent when I need a little pick me up. These have been a life-saver during the pandemic.

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    Multi-flavor pack. It would be a great way to introduce folks to more flavors.

  • I'm currently training for a mini-marathon and working on building my endurance & speed in the summer heat. My runs are typically at peak temps during the day, hitting 101 degrees, and LiquidIV has made each run easier with the number of electrolytes per pack & feeling less dehydrated after training.

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    When I started LiquidIV, there was an initial, super-salty taste with each flavor, but it's gotten better as I drink more.

  • The taste was the best part but I never felt as thought I had a really palpable dose of hydration as I was expecting. If you don’t like the non taste of water and need something to make it better this is perfect!

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    Maybe less of a sugar taste?

  • I don’t drink enough water so whenever I’m feeling like I need some extra hydration this is my go-to. Also makes an incredible hangover cure.

  • I use this almost everyday. It helps with symptoms of dysautonomia. Love the flavors, especially strawberry 🍓

  • these were not very good at all. very chalky.

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    it could use everything

  • I really like some of the flavors (green tea, orange) but some can be overly strong/sweet and need different amounts of water to dillute them!

  • I think the flavor is great overall and really did what the brand claimed of giving better hydration. I bought them as a "hangover" cure.

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    Price is still a little high for the product and "off-brand" products.

  • I decided to pick up some Liquid IV when i was sick, as i needed the electrolytes. The flavor (Acai) was good, but the first thing that struck me was that it was VERY sweet. Like almost overwhelmingly so. However, it seemed to do the trick as far as its purpose, but the actual acai flavor wasnt bad, its just a bit too sweet I think. Would be curious is this is the same across all flavors or maybe I just grabbed the outlier. I will say that its very easy to throw in a bag, so portability when doing sports and exercise is good in that regard.

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    Tone down the sweetness.

  • Convenient packaging for on the go. Flavors are okay, nothing too out of this world, but better than most electrolyte drinks out there.

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    Different flavors, like outside the box flavors; pear, cherry, etc.

  • I have used Liquid IV in the past for hangovers or to just feel more hydrated in the summer heat. This is the product that kind of got me looking into other hydration brands. I'm now using products with less carbs.

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    Look into lowering the carbs per serving.

  • I normally don't like flavored water as I drink plenty of water on my own however I received complementary samples of these to try and my mind was changed. These are actually really good not only in taste but actual product too. I think these would be good for people whom need to get electrolytes in quick while getting hydrated. Awesome and smart product.

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    If I remember correctly the packages were not made from paper but plastic. So that's is what I'd charge, other than that I think this is a great product and company.

  • This stuff works - that’s the main headline. I didn’t love the flavors, but I also don’t dig the flavors of most sports/replenishment drinks, so take that with a grain of sand. I definitely had to add more water than recommended in order to have it mix well enough to not be grainy, and then it seemed like it was watered down. I will continue to buy and use Liquid IV because of how well it works preventing hangovers.

  • I’m almost 30 now, and I’ve used Pedialyte or Gatorade since college to recover from hangovers. Gatorade never quite did the trick, and Pedialyte had to be ice cold and tasted so syrupy that it felt risky to drink with a rolling stomach. Liquid IV is now my go to. It’s sweet but isn’t too sugary and doesn’t leave a syrupy feeling in your mouth. I drink it before going out and have a water bottle of Liquid IV ready to go in the fridge for when I get home. It’s not magic, but it’s better than any other option I’ve tried.

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    The packets are very big and kind of bulky in the pantry. It feels like there’s a lot of wasted space. I’d love for the packaging to be smaller so I can bring more out in my purse for my friends.

  • I love the concept of liquid IV and many of the flavors but I’m not sure that it is actually as hydrating as it claims to be. Given the amount of sugar and carbs in liquid IV it’s definitely not something I would consume daily — would see myself using it as more of a pick me up/supplement when needed.

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    Less sugar/carbs/calories

  • Good tasting, and helped cure those nasty hangovers.

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    None.

  • Great tasting! I can tell a difference in the way I feel when i drink them! Would recommend!

  • I’ve taken these before and after a night of drinking and they drastically reduce hangovers and help with dehydration. Never go to Vegas without a few of these. The flavors are pretty good also