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

The 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

  1. 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.
  2. Liquid I.V. — product, pricing and policy pages. Checked July 2026.

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Content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medical disclaimer.