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 use Liquid IV for concerts, music festivals, and even on a night out on town. One thing to keep in mind is that it has a lot of sugar. Always supplement with a lot of water. I usually dilute my mix with more water.

  • I don’t drink alcohol so I can’t say anything about this products hangover healing power, but I didn’t notice it do anything extraordinary in the hydration department. I do prefer this over Gatorade though for the times my stomach is feeling uneasy.

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    I don’t think the packaging is very sustainable and I did not enjoy the flavor as much as I thought I would.

  • Liquid IV is incredible. The first time I used the product I had severe strep and could barely drink anything and was getting very dehydrated. I added the powder to my water and started to slowly feel better. I predominately use it now to try and combat hangovers and it's the best. If I know I'm going to be drinking heavily, like for a bachelorette weekend or a birthday, I'll drink one or two waters with Liquid IV during the day and then one or two the next day. I feel pretty close to human.

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    Make the packages easier to open. There have been a few times I've tried to open the top without scissors and I've exploded powder EVERYWHERE.

  • I've tried a quite a bit of the different varietals(Passion Fruit, Lemon Lime, Acai Berry, Watermelon and Strawberry) and they were all pretty good. My favorite might be the Acai one. As far as eliminating my hangover - It didn't do much for that.

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    It's pretty damn pricey in comparison to other brands.

  • Liquid IV is a great product that always comes in handy. I mostly use it for hangovers or whenever I feel dehydrated. They have a large variety of flavors which I love. I find some flavors more salty or sweet than others, but you have lots of options.

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    Cheaper

  • Whenever I've had too much to drink the night before always grab some liquid IV to help. I love the taste and how easy it is to always have one on the go

  • I really like this product!

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    More flavors and eco packaging.

  • I love the strawberry lemonade flavor…. But that’s really the only one I’ll drink. I typically reach for a liquid iv after an intense hot yoga sesh, and it usually seems to do the trick.

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    I’ve seen a lot of talk on social media about the high sugar content, which I guess could be a deterrent for some.

  • I used liquid IV for the first time the other day when I was feeling very dehydrated. I brought me back to life! I felt so much better having the electrolytes being added to my water instead of reaching for a soda or sugary drink!

  • Overall wasn’t super impressed with results from LiquidIV. Had a rush of hydration for 30 minutes but it didn’t stay.

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    Less sugar!!!!!!!!!!

  • I used Liquid IV during a beach trip. It worked pretty well for hydration, but the lemon flavor was not amazing. I would definitely try a different flavor.

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    I would definitely work on the lemon flavor Liquid IV. I usually love anything lemon tasting, but this one was just okay.

  • This saves my life every time I visit Las Vegas and any vacay!

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    There should be more limited edition flavors!

  • I did not like the flavors. I prefer Hydrant supplements over Liquid IV.

  • When i was working as a Ocean lifeguard i would always put Liquid IV in my water bottle. It always made me feel hydrated and not as hot since i’m in the sun.

    Works for Liquid I.V.
  • Great flavor (tried the lemon lime [favorite] and strawberry) and keeps me hydrated during long summer days! I work outside in the direct sun for 7+ hours a day and it is super refreshing.

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    Only 10 packets for $15+ dollars is fairly expensive! But the product is good, so I don’t mind spending :)

  • I feel more hydrated after drinking it.

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    It seems a little pricey but worth it.

  • I'm sure the electrolytes are good but the taste made it undrinkable to me. I have to stick with Powerade powder for now.

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    I didn't like the flavor. It was very strong (better than some electrolyte packets but still not delicious for me).

  • I have tried every flavor of the non-caffeinated kind (all good, favorite is strawberry). The energy one is not very tasty. They really do rehydrate you quick — blessing for hot exercise or hangover. Very sugary buT maybe can’t be helped.

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    Price. I buy them at Costco and it’s nearly $1/drink packet

  • These are my go-to electrolytes. I always keep some on me when I’m going out hiking or working out since they come in small, easy to open packages. I personally enjoy the sweet and salty taste a lot, which gives it a lot more flavor when compared to other electrolyte alternatives. Whenever I feel a bit dehydrated, I would just open a pack and mix it with my water and VOILA! I feel much better! A majority of the flavors are for hydration but the Lemon Ginger one is for energy so it is nice that there a variety of effects and flavors you can opt to choose.

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    It is a bit pricey so I usually buy it from Costco when there are deals on it.

  • I have a problem of not hydrating enough so I tried the strawberry hydration multiplier and I really enjoyed it. The flavor is good and I like that I can control the amount of sweetness I have for the amount of water I pour.

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    I wish the packaging was more environmentally friendly though it is nice that the packaging is very sturdy and can undergo a lot of stress without breaking. It is a bit more pricey than I'd like too so I only buy when on sale