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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,552 reviews and posts

  • I love this product. My favorite right now is strawberry lemonade. It can be a little salty at first, but can definitely tell that I’m more hydrated after drinking.

  • I enjoy this product. I don’t love the amount of sugar in the packets, but I understand it helps metabolize the salts more quickly. My husband and I keep these for the morning after a night out!

  • Liquid IV brings me back to life! A must have for a pick me up when you need extra hydration. A little pricey but good to purchase on occasion!

  • It really works! And the variety of flavors are awesome. Great alternative to the sugar heavy drink mixes.

  • It’s good if you’re in a pinch but SO much sugar that I end up grabbing other brands first.

  • Love Liquid I.V. I feel quite hydrated after taking it and it tastes good; I typically go for the Lemon/Lime flavor. Rated it 4/5 due to the amount of sugar.

  • I never thought these could be worth it (Just drink water right?) but they are a life saver in very hot environments (I brought these travelling in Jordan, plain water does not cut it) and for the morning after a night out (I feel a little sick drinking so much water the day after). Day to day they may not be as needed, but for those times you need an extra boost, they for sure come in clutch.

  • a summer staple! I always keep these on me and they have become a staple for my family. So happy my friend suggested this brand.

  • Works well for hangovers I heard, but I’m not a fan of citric acid as an ingredient or anything that flavors water really unless it’s really good and not artificial tasting… haven’t found a flavor that isn’t

  • Good flavors and works for my mom but it just has way too much sugar it makes me feel sick after drinking.

  • These are too high in sugar. Better off drinking a zero sugar electrolyte drink. The flavor of these is great though

  • I am a registered nurse, and I have use this as a revival method! They give you all the necessary electrolytes in your time of need lol

  • I genuinely feel so much more hydrated after having one. I always have some in the pantry and travel with them. The only reason I’m docking a star is because of the price. Wish they were a little bit more affordable. I also wish it didn’t have so much sugar - not sure if that level of sugar is needed to hydrate the body? I’m not a scientist, but the high sugar content is a bit of a bummer.

  • I appreciate the wide selection of flavors. Unfortunately I don’t notice any additional hydration effects using this product.

  • Take on all my trips and on my long days at work! If you can’t get enough water in it is a great alternative! Not the best taking but gets the job done

  • This is a life saver after a long night of drinking. I started to down a bottle of water with this after going out and the next morning I’m not nearly as groggy or hungover. Not the end all be all of hangovers but definitely helps to fight it off