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

  • What I love about liquid IV is that compared to other similiar electrolyte drinks - they actually taste good. the flavor is strong and is not as "fake" tasting to me like sports drinks. Plus - I think it works much better!!!! They definitely taste very sweet - but it doesn't bother me while drinking it

  • These always help me feel more energized, hydrated and ready to go. I do wish they weren't sweet but overall I'm a fan.

  • I love the subtle flavors, it makes these easy to drink when I need them quick!

  • I’m chronically dehydrated. Not only do these make drinking water more appealing, but they aid in essential hydration! I’m consuming more water and reaping more benefits!

  • I wish I could afford to purchase this regularly!! I personally love the lemon lime flavor and hope I can try more flavors in the future. Yes, they are a bit salty. As a person with pots, starting my morning with a bottle of the lemon lime made me feel SOO much better the rest of the day!! Plus it made me want regular water somehow so it helped me stay on track with my hydration during the day. I wish they had a program for POTS and Dysautonomia folks the way they do for athletes… let us rep for you too! Especially in an influencer world!

  • Great if you need a burst of hydration and energy. Great if your feeling tired or anything.

  • I've been trying different water infusions and Liquid IV is pretty good, although not the top of my list. I think it could use some more flavor, but I think it's priced okay.

  • I do not enjoy the taste at all and think the sugar content is way too high. It has a slimy feel and I just can’t stomach it.

  • I think the product is really great. I love the flavor options especially. When I work on tv/film sets I always keep them around so my crew members aren't dehydrated from work.

  • MY FAVORITE GO-TO DRINK!!! I love the IMMUNITY flavor it's my absolute favorite.

  • I can't tell if these actually help with my hydration but they definitely encourage me to drink the water I put it in - I'm obsessed with the Passion Fruit flavor.

  • I used liquid IV to prevent a hangover, and I would not say it worked. It has bonkers amount of sugar and sodium so be careful if you use it!! The taste also made me gag.

  • These are a staple in our house, especially in the summer. I keep a packet in my purse at all times. We don’t need them very often, but when we do, they are wonderful to have on hand.

  • It was good, does the job of hydrating… or so it feels. But looking at the ingredients… lots of sugar

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    Too much sugar. Other options out there with less

  • I LOVE some of these flavor sticks! I first discovered them at a migraine clinic I went to, and went on to buy them for years. They have a citrus or tangerine flavor that is my favorite. I love these for hydration, although I cannot speak on the nutrition behind the product- I'd love to learn more!

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    I feel the price is a bit high for me, personally! But please note, this is not me speaking on the product quality- just my reasoning for not purchasing them as much as I once did.

  • Totally honestly - I just don’t like these. They’re a common drink of choice for people with my condition - POTs - but I just can’t do it. The flavorings are really sweet but they’re mega salty, which I get is what gives the electrolytes, but they just taste bad to me. They are definitely functional, I just don’t enjoy.

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    Possibly stronger flavoring? Anything to cover how salty it is.

  • This helps me stay hydrated . I needed to be more hydrated and this came to the rescue . It’s a must had for me .

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    It’s fine I don’t have any feed back

  • First saw these at Costco and bought them since my partner gets frequently dehydrated. Great packaging, concept, and execution. We have packed these for many trips and outings (backpacking, ski trips, vacation, etc) and they have become an essential packing item (in a baggy with some ibuprofen, bandaids, etc). They work well to improve and encourage hydration. Flavor is not the most delicious but I'm not buying these for flavor, I'm buying them for electrolytes.

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    It would be nice to get these in a smaller half size option too. Even with my biggest drinking glass the powder to water ratio is too high, and I usually have to drink half, then top off again with water unless I want to drink the nasty overly powdery bits at the bottom of the glass that haven't dissolved.

  • I really like this product but I also think it depends on what flavor you have. Lemon lime to me is way better than watermelon for sure. I think if only mixed with a bottle of water the flavor is very strong, but all the electrolytes help when hung over