4.1
80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Liquid I.V.
4.1 • 2,551 Reviews
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4.1
80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
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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Tastes wonderful but I don't like the sugar alternative used.
Love how it works, wish the flavors varied a bit
I’ve found Liquid IV to be quite sweet, but it’s a great go to when I haven’t thought ahead and need to grab electrolytes from Whole Foods!
3y ago
Liquid IV is one of my favorite tasting hydration drinks, probably because it's one of the only ones with real sugar in it. It's a little expensive for what it is though and sometimes you don't always want sugar in your drink
I use liquid IV at least 10 times a month. The flavors are absolutely amazing and heads above the other hydration multipliers on the market. The passion fruit is definitely the best, Concord grape is next in line.
3y ago
Too sweet for me
Gross. This is an absolute NO. There is so much sugar in this product, don't be fooled!
I hate to admit that this works, but time and time again I feel like it's saved me. I'll slug this down after a night out and definitely feel like it curbs the next day hangover. Also makes drinking water easier since it's tastes pretty good. Knocking off a star since it's pretty expensive for essentially being sugar and salt in a packet but hey if it works it works
Used to purchase regularly, have switched over the LMNT after comparing the ingredients.
I have an outdoor job, which means some days I’m in 100°+ weather for 10 hours straight. It’s hard to keep hydrated when you’re melting into your neoprene waders with not a shade tree in sight. I heard about Liquid IV on a podcast ad, and got some to try. They’re really effective, and I don’t have to pack gallons of water in order to replenish my hydration while in the field. The electrolytes are a huge plus too, since I’m typically sweating buckets! I definitely notice that I don’t fatigue as quickly or get dry mouth if I’m sipping on Liquid IV while I work. It’s also clutch after a night of drinking— I pour one pouch into a tall glass of water, drink it before bed, and wake up feeling right as rain. The flavors are great too.
3y ago
It works very well, and often a go-to for hangover prevention. Some flavors are better than others. My favorite flavor is the guava, strawberry, and the watermelon. I graded it "okay" because it's chock full of sugar, which is too bad.
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Would love to see a formula with lower sugar content.
Meh. Tried to take to avoid earth shattering hangovers on a bachelorette. Spread out to all ladies. Common consensus was : still feel like death… perhaps a wee bit less than we would have otherwise. Gatorade is cheaper
I cannot tell you the number of people I have evangelized about Liquid I.V. I love using this as a pick me up after a hot day or a hard workout. The tangerine flavor is incredible (plus vitamin c and zinc!), other standout flavors are strawberry and watermelon for a "sweeter" seeming flavor, and the guava is a nice more subtle flavor.
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The pack to water ratio is really off for me. I mix with at least 24-30 oz of water (extra extra hydration ;) ) since I don't like it as sweet, but that is perfect for me.
Great to use when you’re feeling dehydrated. The small packets are portable and great for on-the-go use. The flavor variety is great too. I do think some of the flavors are too salty, but that might just be the nature of electrolyte drinks.
It works! And tastes great. Always have these on hand when I’m planning to spend a night out.
Helps stay hydrated and makes you want to drink water. I add more water than the directions say because otherwise I think it’s too sweet/concentrated flavor. Helps me keep my electrolyte balance on hikes so my fingers don’t swell
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Lower the sugar content
The flavors are good, but I am curious to know if these actually work. I know some people swear by them, but when I tried them, I didn't feel like they 'replenished' me. Not the same glucose rush that gatorade gives, which feels good.
5y ago
The best hangover cure, hands down! I was skeptical at first but after trying Liquid IV for the first time, I couldn't believe how much better I felt, almost instantly. They have pretty good flavors too!
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I'm not a huge fan of drinks like Gatorade because of the texture and this does remind me of a sports drink.
5y ago
I'm not a fan and I'm honestly shocked how popular this product is.... It's way too sweet! (i.e. Tastes just like drinking candy.) I got such a upset stomach after using it. Although, I felt more "hydrated" because I had to drink so much water after how dry it made my mouth. So in essence... I guess it works? Would rather just chug a packet of stevia and have the same effect.
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Make the product less sweet and healthier.
I've drank Liquid IV after a long night out before, but the flavor is definitely not one I like. there are artificial sweeteners in it along with real sugar, but stevia has such a distinct taste that i can't get over. would i get this again if it was one of the only options for electrolytes? yes. but i wouldn't go out of my way to get it.