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 always keep these on hand to prevent me from getting a dehydration headache. A must when traveling. Probably the quickest way to feel rehydrated

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    I wouldn’t mind less sugar

  • I tried this stuff one time and it was okay. I didn’t really see a difference with only one drink. It is veryyyyy thick and the lemon flavor isnt all that tasty to me. Overall, I would try it again maybe prior to a dehydrating activity to see if it would alter my hydration status after but so far its just okay.

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    Better flavors

  • The flavors were good and the packaging was very small/convenient so it was easy to carry around or to pack in my gym bag. However, I did not see any noticeable difference when using this product

  • Great to have when you go do activities. It’s hard for me to drink a lot of water so I like to think this helps me stay hydrated. My father in law always has a couple of these to drink during his golfing days.

  • These truly work at preventing hangover or if you already have a hangover.

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    Less sugar

  • I never drink enough water and at the end of the day I always feel so dehydrated, so this product was excellent. Not only do I feel far more hydrated and healthy, but it also tastes fantastic! It is perfect for a hangover or just a day where you are lacking in your water consumption. (My go-to flavor is strawberry) I love this!

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    The only improvement I would suggest is one that has been recently adopted, which is the ability to mix and match flavors. You are now able to do this through the Build Your Own (Multiplier) Bundle.

  • My personal favorite flavor is Passion Fruit! The flavor is more of an accustomed taste, because it is both sweet and salty. But, I really like the flavor and it gets me to drink a whole glass of water when I need to. Not sure if I feel too much of difference with it though.

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    Nothing.

  • Good in small doses. No real benefits.

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    I tried the Lemon-Ginger flavor, the taste required double the water and still had to be drinken slowly. I never felt any visibly better with this than regular water, but I did like the ingredients better than other flavored water brands.

  • A classic for after a night out, bach party, or just to get your electrolytes up on a hike. Taste is good; on the sweet side.

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    The sweetness is a bit overpowering so it may be a good idea to put one packet in more water than recommended. Also wish they had compostable packaging.

  • Tastes great and helps you feel hydrated

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    Should consider using stevia instead of sugar

  • Taste is good however it has too much sugar. This product is not diabetic friendly or someone that is looking to cut their sugar intake. A total of 11 grams per stick. There are other products out there that do not have this much sugar in their electrolyte mix.

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    Liquid I.V. should come out with a version of their product without sugar that would appeal to more people.

  • I’ve tested the the lemon lime flavor. Overall I liked it. I feel hydrated when I drink one. I tend to consume a lot of water anyway, but on days when I’ve had less than I want I try to use a liquid iv.

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    The flavor is very concentrated. I have to mix with a ton of water to make it more drinkable. Once I do that it tastes good, but it would be nice if I could easily just put in a more standard bottle of water

  • Tastes great, small size and easy to carry. Very flavorful. Easy to open.

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    Bit of a cloud that forms when adding powder to water

  • I love these! They are especially helpful for hangovers, and bring you back to life quickly feeling very hydrated. The cotton candy and lemon lime are my favorite!

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    More flavors please!

  • They're healthier than other electrotype drinks, and they're refreshing

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    The flavors are limited

  • Easy to use and decent flavor. A little too sweet tasting. Only concern is the sugar content. Really high sugar is surprising since my first impression from marketing was that this was “healthy.” Which compared to traditional sports electrolyte drinks it is. However, I feel that the sugar content could be reduced. I bought a bag at Costco a year ago and sparingly use it due to sugar level in the product.

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    Reduce sugar content or come out with other flavors with reduced sugar since that isn’t a concern for all consumers. Having a lower sugar option will attract more health conscious consumers and those also who do not like overly sweet flavoring.

  • I thought the product was very helpful. When on a hike, it really is a boost to your energy and feel hydrating in that moment, the only drawback being, it will make you thirstier later. Most of the flow it’s are good.

  • These were okay! I think they're a bit overpriced and overhyped. I think in a pinch they're useful and some people may feel like they're helpful with hangovers.

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    Swapping some of the sugar for salt for the electrolytes. I don't like the formula for the sleeping pack, Valerian root interacts with a lot of medications and it would be helpful to either put a warning or be very upfront that Valerian root is in this product. I do like that the website breaks down why certain ingredients are included in their packets.

  • Received this in a subscription box and was excited to try it after hearing all of the hype. It had an flavored alka seltzer/emergen c taste which it wasn’t a fan of. If you don’t mind that kind of flavor then you’ll probably enjoy it. In my case, I found it undrinkable with water.

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    The taste

  • Genuinely helps hangovers while being travel friendly! Not a cure-all though so keep that in mind.

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    Price point could use improvement, and possibly flavors.