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

  • Liquid IV is a game-changer for hydration! It's like a secret weapon to beat fatigue and stay energized. Tastes great and does wonders. A must-try for active folks and anyone looking to stay refreshed.

  • So clutch whenever you’re super tired. Felt better within 30 minutes!

  • Liquid I.V. has been such a lifesaver in my day to day! I take these with me everywhere, Between Disneyland or a weekend vacation out on the boat in Arizona these keep me hydrated. They can easily be put inside of a water bottle for easy drinking on the go, I always carry them in my purse for easy solutions to headaches or simple dehydration. They are also so yummy! So many flavors to choose from so everyone can enjoy Liquid I.V. The cotton candy flavored Liquid I.V’s are my personal fav

  • My recovery rate post run is noticeable when I don't throw a little Liquid IV into my water bottle. I don't love the taste, but it does the trick, and definitely helped beat my runner's headache twice in the last 3 months so I like to keep it on hand for workouts. Pros: it works! Cons: overly sweet IMO, high sugar content, and pricey. There are cheaper alternatives out there. To get around the cons, Costco sells several flavors in bulk for a much better price ~$0.83/stick where I'm from, and Hydralyte now has a sugar-free zero-cal version that's not half bad!

  • I have used the original version of Liquid IV for years but recently tried the no sugar variety. I was expecting it to taste fake like most low or no sugar beverages, but I realized the sweetener they use is allulose. I am not a scientist so I recommend you look up allulose and what it does with your GLP1 receptors (much like the weight loss drugs that have been so successful recently) but in a natural sweetener. I have used it in my coffee for a year now and find the taste to be like a less sweet sugar so it fits nicely in liquid IV which doesn’t need to be super sweet anyway. I only wish they made more flavors in the no-sugar variety.

  • I used to be a consumer of Liquid IV, a popular hydration product. While it does provide effective hydration, I eventually stopped using it due to its high sugar content. There are now better alternatives available on the market that offer similar benefits without the excessive sugar.

  • I like liquid IV, I'm just not sure it's the best option out there. I use the energy one as sort of a pre workout and it does its job. I like the yuzy energy the best taste wise. I think they're super easy and great for travel or daily use. I just have only had the ones with sugar, they recently came out with sugar free. So once I try those maybe I will like them more, but we will have to see.

  • I like the taste of Liquid IV and it may provide all of the benefits it says it does. I never can tell if it is doing anything because it actually makes me more thirsty if I drink it. I find that a few beverages do this so maybe it's a me thing. I have decided that even though I do like the taste and I may be receiving benefits from using it, I can't get past feeling more thirsty after drinking it. So, give it a shot and see for yourself if it works for you. Just because it isn't for me, doesn't mean it won't be good for you.

  • Love this for post-workout, post a night of drinking wine, or when I’m feeling sluggish. Only downside is most packets have high sugar content unless it’s the newer “low sugar” version.

  • I do not care for the taste at all and find myself using other brands instead. Too sweet and chalky.

  • I really love these Liquid I.V. mixes because they taste great and are a great way to get your electrolytes. I love drinking these all year, but especially in summer as they help me stay hydrated and are very refreshing.

  • Wish this brand had less added sugar, but definitely works well for rehydrating after a long workout or night out. Avoid the "energy" flavors, they don't taste great and I don't notice a difference in my energy levels. Some flavors are sweeter and faker tasting than others, but passion fruit and tangerine are favorites - the tartness of them cancels out the extreme sweetness.

  • This was very helpful during my half marathon - I felt much more hydrated after drinking. It also tastes much better than other brands on the market. A little salty as expected for electrolyte replacement drink.

  • Its alright. I do like a good hydro like product post work out but some of these flavors are a bit sweet and some are just a bit off. I have found some other brands I like more and arent as cheeky with some of their flavors.

  • Esta bebida es una opción buenísima para llevar en el bolso y siempre podrás tener que tomar a la mano, es deliciosa y aparte te da un plus de energía

  • I enjoy the energy boost I get from using this. I don't always get the boost (not sure why - maybe lack of sleep), but I notice it when it's there. The flavor is okay. I like it the more if it's diluted in a bigger water bottle. I suppose the taste is about as good as you can get on a product like this, but it's just a bit too much for my taste which is why I took off a star. Oh, and I like that I'm likely to force down more water since I'm paying for a product that's I've added to it (instead of letting the water just sit in a bottle and throwing it out the next day for fresh water).

  • This stuff is pure sugar. That’s the truth. If you’re fine with that, I think it’s a great way to make water taste better. Or if you’re having trouble drinking the requisite 8 glasses, you can use this to boost your hydration levels. I hear it’s also great for hangovers (I don’t drink, so I can’t vouch for that). But at the end of the day, I don’t need any extra sugar in my diet.

  • A sample this months and I love the taste of it. I’m not sure if I really got benefit from it but I would try it again. It was a nice lemon flavor had a really clean taste to it.

  • I always take a Liquid IV if I’m feeling dehydrated or if I’m gonna be going out later that night. I feel like it gives me peace of mind, knowing that I have more hydration and electrolytes, but I wouldn’t say that it taste the best compared to other electrolyte powders. To me Liquid IVs are pretty sugary and almost a little syrupy, which is not my preferred texture.