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'm a big fan of Liquid IV for post hot yoga for hydration, however, I do not like how sugary it tastes. Sometimes I only do half a package just to not feel like I had a big thing of sugar water.

  • These are clutch for pre-day drinking or when you’re hungover. I’ve enjoyed the flavors I’ve tried

  • My go to product for all things hydration. I mix half a packet at a time with my water since I think the flavor is too concentrated for one serving, plus it helps me drink extra water!

  • 2/5 may be unfair and i know people rave about Liquid I.V. and it's nothing personal but the only time i drank this i threw up a lot and it was a really bad and scary memory. the strawberry flavor haunts me to this day... why is it salty????

  • I work at a very fast paced restaurant and don’t have time to drink a bunch of water, even though I should. These help me to not crash and stay hydrated. They also taste good!

  • Gave these in gift bags for a bachelorette. Easier to use than packing Gatorades! The flavours are pretty good and the powder mixes easily.

  • I have an autoimmune condition and this is a holy grail product. I drink a few of these everyday and they are essential to my daily routine for maintaining hydration when I have difficulty with this regularly. I love all of the flavors that I've tried, but my favorites are strawberry and golden cherry. These are way better than a lot of those sports drinks and less single use plastic - try them!

  • Great for recovery, we include them in client bags and they love them too.

  • Love the flavor but I don't love all the additives! but I think it is a good option for people who don't normally get electrolytes.

  • Way way too much hype and marketing money around a product that contains btwn 9-11g of sugar per stick as well …. Plus there is a better option to use without the sugar and all just the benefits. Unnecessary and fails to mention this huge piece of information

    Received a free product from Liquid I.V.
  • I like the idea of a hydration pack, but there are brands I prefer with cleaner labels. I think Liquid IV has too much sugar (and I avoid allulose, so the sugar-free option is out). Flavors taste good and it does what it's supposed to, it just comes down to the ingredient list for me.

  • They are a lifesaver if you are hungover, after a workout, when sick or just dehydrated. They also taste really good. Usually, not a fan of the flavored water powders but I actually really enjoy these!

  • Great flavors! When I drink Liquid IV, I feel a boost of energy. It is a highly effective hangover cure! I strongly recommend these for sports recovery and just general wellness.

  • I really truly love this product for the flavor and the purpose it serves, but, there's too much sugar per serving. I might just be too health conscious but I don't think sugar is necessary for this product, or at least use stevia or an alternative. I would rather this be 0-5 calories! Other than that, it has great flavor and does work.