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

  • This stuff is great only tried it once would love to try it again

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  • Liquid I.V. is just okay. There are other brands out there that offers better ingredients but Liquid I.V.'s cost is definitely lower than the others. I do really like the passion fruit flavor. I enjoy BPN's electrolytes over this.

  • I love this product for hydrating but I don’t love the taste. I’ve tried the lemon lime and the passion fruit one and wasn’t fond of any of the flavors. I used to drink these more regularly before I went to sleep after drinking so I would not wake up dehydrated.

  • Used to use this religiously before I noticed the product contained so much sugar! I wish they would come out with a low/no sugar version as the amount in the product seems excessive to me.

  • Bought these packets for our wedding welcome bags and they were a hit! Easy to use and tasted delicious.

  • Very portable, which is a plus. No little scoops to keep track of. But the flavors are artificial tasting and too heavy on the sugar.

  • definitely feel more hydrated after a single pack. i appreciate the variety of flavors they offer too! just wish it was a little less sweet

  • I wish there was a flavor-less option, I find the flavors to be kind of gross and too sugary. They definitely work in hydrating your body though.

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  • My roommate drinks these in the morning and they keep her going all day while she fasts until nighttime. They are definitely expensive but worth the price.

  • I recieved a free sample of Liquid I.V. in a baby box when I was pregnant. To be honest I really wasn't a fan. Its very salty, which I understand is to help with hydration and replenishing electrolytes, but it makes the drink unpleasant.

    Received a free product from Liquid I.V.
  • I was instructed to try Liquid IV by my doctor (for POTS) and I really found it helpful. My favorite flavor was the lemon-lime. The only drawback on this product is that needing it for daily/general use can be expensive.

  • It’s always my go-to when I’m hungover or if I go a few days too long drinking less water than my body needs. I always feel better after chugging a water with liquid IV in it! I’ve read that it contains a lot of sugar and less electrolytes than other options but TBH I don’t really care. I try not to be too concerned with minuscule differences in sugar, etc. I will say liquid IV is expensive, so I try to buy it in bulk at Costco and I often go periods of time without it because it’s not worth it ALL the time. Additionally, some of the flavors aren’t my favorite but I do love the lemon lime and strawberry.

  • My partner and I are obsessed with Liquid IV. We love the variety of flavors, the taste, and that they help us drink more water. They can be kind of expensive for what you get in a pack, but if you can buy them in bulk somewhere like Sam’s Club, it’s really worth it!

  • I am not a huge fan of the flavors, but Liquid IV is the only thing that kept me alive during Bonnaroo.

  • Great for hangover prevention. A bit sweet so I add more water. Was recommended to me by a nutritionist I trust

  • I've tried a lot of hydration packs similar to this one. I think its alright, not my favorite or anything special. I think Liquid IV is sweeter than others and has some added/unnecessary sugar compared to others.

    Friends with Liquid I.V.
  • I feel such a difference when I take these! So perfect for hikes, nights out, or just an extra boost. They are a little pricey I think…would like to see more buy in bulk options.

  • The grape is my favorite! I used it to prep for Coachella and I have never felt more hydrated. I find myself craving it now.

  • Great for hydration but has a large amount of sugar making it not good for health. Flavors also taste artificial.

  • I feel there are comparable products that don't use sugar. The packets are also very, very sweet. I find them to be overwhelmingly sweet instead of refreshing - they need to be VERY diluted to obtain a more subtle flavor.