Liquid I.V. reviews and discussion

4.1

80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Noticeably fast hydration boost
  • Convenient travel-ready packets
  • Wide, crowd-pleasing flavors
  • Mixes easily in cold water
  • Overly sweet, sometimes salty taste
  • High sugar and sodium content
  • Occasional thick, gritty texture
  • Inconsistent flavor enjoyment

Liquid I.V. earns strong reviews for fast, noticeable hydration—especially after workouts, travel, heat, and hangovers—while convenient single-serve packets and broad flavor variety (Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Watermelon, Golden Cherry) stand out. However, many reviews flag overly sweet, sometimes salty flavors, a “thick” mouthfeel, undissolved grit, and high sugar/sodium; some prefer diluting with more water or the newer sugar‑free line, and a few question ingredient “cleanliness” or effectiveness versus competitors.

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2,549 reviews and posts

  • pretty good post hangover but it is super sweet, which can be offputting

  • so many other electrolyte drinks and powders without the added sugar, and that taste so much better! have tried many of the flavors and have honestly never liked any of them

  • It's on par with any other electrolyte drink mix on the market such as Prime Hydration and Pedialyte, with a slightly better taste. I don't notice an increase in hydration between brands, but I like how easy it mixes into water! Being able to pour it in a water bottle and not have clumps is great and really convenient

  • My children are competitive athletes and this product is a game changer. Much more effective than Gatorade. Easy to carry in any bag, just add water. The variety in flavors is beyond ideal. It’s perfect hydration.

  • It's hard to say if it's work. But taste was good. To much sweet so I put more water.

    Received a free product from Liquid I.V.
  • At the end of the day, especially as I've gotten older, if I really am spending a night heavily drinking, I will be hungover the next morning. There's no amount of food I can eat or water I could drink to save me. However, when I drink 1 or multiple packets of Liquid I.V. before and after drinking, there is a noticeable difference in how I feel. It DOES work!

  • I use liquid iv sugar free daily in my water bottle for extra hydration. It’s a wonderful product and also very useful when traveling. I use it on planes to keep from getting dehydrated and lessen jet lag.

  • Liquid I.V. is extremely refreshing and the first thing I crave when I wake up hungover.

  • Let’s just say if you plan on having a day or night of multiple drinks, Liquid IV needs to be your BFF. The very first time I had liquid IV was the day of my wedding,unfortunately I was extremely hungover and didn’t think I was gonna make it down the aisle. A friend brought me some and shortly after two bottles worth,I was a whole new person! They are good just to have on hand for some Extra hydration as well!

  • Really good and really tasty, but they also have a lot of sodium. I understand that when one sweats excessively that there is a loss of salts and electrolytes, and these drink mixes replenish those losses most effectively, but my problem is that I have heart failure and must limit salt. Other than that, these mixes come in several delicious flavors and they do hydrate one well. A great feature is that the tube of mix can be thrown into a gym bag or purse easily, so no taking up a lot of room or carrying a heavy bottle around. How convenient!

    Received a free product from Liquid I.V.
  • This has helped me recover so many times when I was dehydrated. There is tons of flavor!

    Friends with Liquid I.V.
  • These are great! My husband used these to stay hydrated while working in construction in the Las Vegas summer heat! The packaging is convenient for being on the go. The flavor is similar to to a sports drink given the electrolytes.

  • Adding it to my water every morning makes sure I get the best amount of hydration throughout the day! The flavors are super good and it's not too sweet compared to other companies.

    Friends with Liquid I.V.
  • I’ve been using LiquidIV since they launched a few years ago. I’ve always enjoyed the original lemon lime flavor - it does a great job making me feel hydrated when I can’t get enough water in or after exercise. The sodium content is high (yes, that’s where all the electrolytes are from) and so is the sugar. So I try to limit to no more than one pack a day. I find if you buy them in bulk on Amazon or at Costco, they are a much better price

  • Decent hangover treatment. Does seem to make the morning after a night of overindulgence more bearable. Better than just water.

  • I loved the idea of a pack you can take anywhere with you to hydrate and the fact that its low calorie, but the taste was a bit too sweet for me. For better taste it needed to be in more than 16oz of water, and I added extra lemon to help lighten the sweetness. Overall its great to have and does hydrate well, but the sweetness can be overwhelming.

    Received a free product from Liquid I.V.
  • Liquid lV is great for festivals, outdoor activities, or when you need a pick me up from feeling dehydrated. The flavors can be a bit sweet, but there is now a sugar free option. I enjoy the strawberry flavor!

  • Absolutely love-- when drinking a packet after a night of heavy drinking before bed, I wake up feeling 90% better. The strawberry tastes a bit like strawberries and cream, personally love the golden cherry and green apple kombucha as they are very tart and I love a sour candy.

    Buyer
  • I use a 20 ounce water bottle that I put Liquid IV in. For my taste, it's very sweet. I split the package iin half which makes it better for my taste.