Liquid IV
Liquid IV

Hydration Multiplier

4.6 out of 5· 244 reviews at The FeedHydration
$1.67per packet · $24.99 for 15
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Used for: endurance athletes

Per packet
12g
Carbs
510mg
Sodium
None
Caffeine
45
Calories
VeganGluten-freeDairy-freeNothing flagged in ingredients

Summary

Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier is a hydration product with 510mg of sodium per serving.

Strengths

  • Highly rated by athletes (4.6/5 from 244 reviews at The Feed).

Weaknesses

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

Why it scores 57

How scoring works →
Science15/25
Transparency16/25
Value9/20
Athlete experience15/20
Qualityweakest2/10

Independent analysis No brand partnerships

The details

Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com

✓No flagged ingredients detected
Cane Sugar + Dextrose12g 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.

Sodium510mg
✓ 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.

Vitamin C76mg
~ 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.

Niacin23.5mg
~ Likely

A B vitamin involved in turning food into energy; supplementing helps only if your diet is short on it.

Vitamin B62.35mg
~ Likely

Involved in energy metabolism and making neurotransmitters; supplementing helps only if intake is low.

Vitamin B127.04mcg
~ Likely

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

Pantothenic Acid11.7mg
~ Likely

A B vitamin involved in turning food into energy; supplementing helps only if your diet is short on it.

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