Liquid I.V. built the electrolyte category’s retail shelf. Its science is real; so is its sugar. Here’s the file.
Liquid I.V. products we’ve scored
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Scored 51/100. Cost · Complaints · Alternatives · Worth it? · Cancel
Read the reviewThe record, in brief
Strengths: a genuine glucose-sodium rehydration mechanism (the basis of oral rehydration solutions), strong potassium, included B vitamins. Cons: 11 g of added sugar per stick, the steepest per-milligram sodium rate among the majors, and no named certification. Owned by Unilever.
How we score Liquid I.V.
Every Liquid I.V. product is scored on the same public 100-point methodology as every other brand — formula, dosage & label transparency, testing, value, experience and brand record — with every fact dated and sourced.
Frequently asked questions
Is Liquid I.V. worth it?
For targeted rehydration — illness, travel, real dehydration — it’s a legitimate tool. As a daily habit, its 11 g of added sugar and per-milligram cost make a zero-sugar option the better pick. Its worth-it page does the math.
How much sugar is in Liquid I.V.?
About 11 g of added sugar per stick — part of its glucose-sodium rehydration design, not an optional additive. That’s the main reason daily users switch to zero-sugar rivals.
Sources
- The Ingredient Report — scored reviews and deep-dive articles on Liquid I.V. products (linked above), each carrying its own dated facts and sources. Checked July 2026.
- Liquid I.V. — product, pricing and policy pages. Checked July 2026.
Update history
- July 19, 2026 — Brand file first published; every linked report carries its own dated facts and sources.
Content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medical disclaimer.