Liquid IV
Liquid IV

Energy Multiplier

4.6 out of 5· 605 reviews at The FeedHydration
$1.67per packet · $24.99 for 15
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Used for: endurance athletes

Per packet
10g
Carbs
500mg
Sodium
45
Calories
VeganGluten-freeDairy-freeNothing flagged in ingredients

Summary

Liquid IV Energy Multiplier is a hydration product with 500mg of sodium per serving.

Strengths

  • Highly rated by athletes (4.6/5 from 605 reviews at The Feed).

Weaknesses

  • No third-party banned-substance certification listed.
  • Expensive at $1.67 per serving.

Why it scores 54

How scoring works →
Science15/25
Transparency13/25
Value9/20
Athlete experience15/20
Qualityweakest2/10

Independent analysis No brand partnerships

The details

Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com

✓No flagged ingredients detected
Sodium500mg
✓ Proven

Sodium is the main electrolyte lost in sweat; replacing it supports fluid balance in long or hot sessions.

Potassium380mg
~ Likely

An electrolyte involved in muscle and nerve function; sweat losses are much smaller than sodium's.

Carbohydrates (cane sugar, dextrose)10g carbs
✓ Proven

Glucose-based carbs plus fructose use two separate gut transporters, allowing intakes up to ~90g/hr with less stomach upset than a single sugar.

Coffee fruit extract (Coffeeberry, CognatIQ)Amount not listed
~ Likely

Coffee fruit extract is a natural source of caffeine. This label doesn't list the caffeine amount, so count it towards your caffeine intake with care.

L-TheanineAmount not listed
~ Likely

An amino acid from tea that promotes relaxation without sedation; 200mg is the typical studied dose and may help sleep quality.

Vitamin C62mg
~ Likely

Supports immune function and acts as an antioxidant; moderate doses may reduce colds during heavy training, while very high doses may blunt training adaptations.

Vitamin B125.79mcg
~ Likely

Needed for red blood cells and nerve function; especially relevant for vegans and vegetarians.

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