TL;DR
1. 2X faster hydration than water alone – keep your body at its best. 💪💪💪
2. With 3X the electrolytes of traditional sports drinks, this drink makes your water work harder. 🙌
3. Say goodbye to salty electrolyte drinks, because these actually taste delicious! 😋😋
4. 4.9 star rating from 48.5K glowing reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. Over 25 million sticks donated worldwide – every purchase helps.
Electrolyte drinks have somehow garnered the reputation that they serve only those who have biceps carved like Hercules…or those who spend hours at the gym daily working towards just that. 🏋️♀️
But if you’re laboring under the impression that electrolyte drinks only serve those of particularly strong athletic gifting, it’s time to rethink what electrolyte drinks can do, and for you.
And ready to lend a helping hand to just that end is Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier, a revolutionary new electrolyte drink aimed to help you rehydrate, refuel and recharge. If that doesn’t sound amazing (and much-needed if we might add), I don’t know what does. 🤩
How, you might ask? This electrolyte mix has been specifically tailored to increase your body’s level of hydration, supplying it with all the nutrients you need delivered directly into your bloodstream. The result? An accelerated boost in hydration levels in no time at all.
We know it all sounds a little too good to be true, but tell that to the more than 300,000 followers of Liquid I.V. on Instagram, along with its famed reviewers including Forbes and USA Today. The fans and press alike are brimming with rave reviews on this product, many citing tangible improvements in overall health and wellness, and in turn, wellbeing. 😇
The story behind Liquid I.V.
If you’re wondering where Liquid I.V. came from, who’s behind it, and why you haven’t heard of it until now, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Liquid I.V. is one of those secrets that the people who know about it want to keep to themselves in case it becomes too popular and the whole world begins to tune into what they and Liquid I.V. already know. That the key to living a better, healthy life lies with proper hydration.
Founded less than a decade ago in El Segundo, California by Brandin Cohen, Liquid I.V. to help people to reach their potential and live happier lives and save the planet at the same time.
It was a lofty goal, but one that Brandin’s belief in the positive effect that natural hydration that only used sustainable ingredients not only made possible but soon found a dedicated and enthusiastic fanbase and audience.
By using a patented combination of nutrients, glucose, sodium, and potassium with a scientific breakthrough that they called Cellular Transport Technology, Liquid I.V. went from a small start-up company that made it through to the finals of the popular reality television show, Shark Tank to being bought out by, and becoming part of the Unilever family in less than ten years.
Faith alone wasn’t enough to ensure Liquid I.V. ‘s success they needed their formulas, and the science that made them possible, to work. Which they did, and which in turn brought Unilever to the table when they understood, just like the Brandin did, that the key to a better tomorrow, was hydration.
Why you should trust us?
Our team has spent over 15 hours extensively testing and researching the best wellness products, including Liquid I.V. Our goal is to find the best brands who care about your well-being and help people live better lives. We evaluate supplements based on their adherence to quality, and their latest medical evidence.
We often ask ourselves a simple question: would we buy the product for ourselves and recommend it to our family and friends? This review is medically reviewed and thoroughly vetted by Amy Bells, our in-house dietian nutritionist, wellness expert and product tester herself!
Why hydrate?
I’m sure you’ve heard this a gazillion times, but water is vitally important1Popkin BM, D’Anci KE, Rosenberg IH. Water, hydration, and health. Nutr Rev. 2010 to us human beings. Every living person on the planet is made up of two-thirds water, which means 60% of your body’s made of liquid. 🥶🥶🥶
To keep your body running like a well-oiled machine, all the cells in the body need to be constantly and sufficiently oxygenated, transporting nutrients that your muscles and organs need and ensuring that your body temperature is regulated.
In fact, since the brain is composed of 73% water2Zhang J, Zhang N, Du S, He H, Xu Y, Cai H, Guo X, Ma G. The Effects of Hydration Status on Cognitive Performances among Young Adults in Hebei, China: A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018, ensuring proper hydration is quite literally the key to keeping you thinking straight.
That’s where hydration comes in: It ensures that nutrients are delivered quickly and efficiently to wherever they’re needed in the body, ensuring that your mind and body remain in perfect working harmony. 😎
The next time you find yourself feeling fuzzy or sluggish, chances are you’re hydrated (or at least mildly so!) And aside from of course chugging that good old H20, Liquid I.V. now provides a thoughtful solution to maintain hydration balance, keeping you in peak physical and mental condition to be ready to take on whatever life throws at you. 💪💪💪
What’s so great about Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier?
Before we start bragging about what Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier can do for you, let’s first tell you what it is.
In essence, the Hydration Multiplier works as a powder-form supplement containing “multipliers” which dramatically increases the amount of hydration that you get from your water intake. You simply add the powder to a glass of water, stir and consume!
Each sachet contains Liquid I.V.’s patented formula which combines the necessary nutrients (a precise ratio of sodium, glucose and potassium) to create an osmotic force which allows water to be delivered into the bloodstream earlier on in the digestive systems.
If these technical terms confuse you, fret not, you aren’t alone. 😂
Just think of it this way: When you drink fluids, they typically pass through the entire digestive system, during which time water is lost before the body even gets to consume and benefit from it. With the Hydration Multiplier’s revolutionary cellular transport technology, an expedited water delivery system is put to work in your body, allowing you to feel better, faster.
In fact, Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier contains 3 times the electrolytes you’d otherwise find in sports drinks. How’s that for a point of reference?! 🤯🤯🤯
Approved by the pros
To prove the science is sound, Liquid I.V. also provides the assurance that their product meets World Health Organization Standards. In particular, Liquid I.V. complies with the WHO’s guidelines for Oral Rehydration Solution3Munos MK, Fischer Walker CL, Black RE. The effect of oral rehydration solution and recommended home fluids on diarrhoea mortality. International Journal of Epidemiology 2010; 39(Supplement 1): i75-i87, a rigorously-test combo of sodium, glucose and water known to combat dehydration. It may amaze you to know that this is considered to be one of the most important medical advances this century. Count us in, please! 🤩🤩🤩
Clean and allergen-free
Aside from its vast benefits with hydration, the Hydration Multiplier also avoids some of the key allergens that you may wish to avoid: It’s non-GMO, gluten, soy and dairy free, so if these intolerances plague you, you can rest assured here that you’re in good hands. 😌
While we’re at it, we’re living for the added 5 essential vitamins that the Hydration Multiplier contains: B3, B5, B6, B124Young LM, Pipingas A, White DJ, Gauci S, Scholey A. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of B Vitamin Supplementation on Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, and Stress: Effects on Healthy and ‘At-Risk’ Individuals. Nutrients. 2019 and Vitamin C. It’s quite literally a single drink jammed packed with all the goodness and hydration you’ll need to keep you going. 💪💪💪
Perfect on-the-go boost
Whether you just want to try an individual packet or two, become a full subscriber, or want to
Since the Hydration Multiplier comes in single-serving sachets, they’re practically weightless and can be thrown in a gym bag or purse to take with you for consumption at your convenience. Needless to say, these travel well too and add no unnecessary weight to your baggage whatsoever.
It also takes no time at all to simply dissolve the sachet in a glass of water – so say good riddance to the days of hunting down electrolyte drink bottles and lugging them around with you. Liquid I.V.’s truly making our lives easier in a gazillion ways. 👻
A flavor for everyone
As with all consumable products, taste matters. And the creators of the Hydration Multiplier have truly gone to town with a whopping 8 flavors for us to pick from at our fancy:
- Lemon Lime
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
- Passion Fruit
- Guava
- Acai Berry
- Apple Pie
- Pina Colada
I quite literally had flashes of tropical breaches and the ocean just reading through that delectable list of flavors. 🌴🌴🌴
Personally, the pina colada flavor totally caught my eye and had me drooling a little if we’re being honest – but whatever your fancy, there’s sure to be a flavor for you. And if you’re ambitious, go for the variety pack which offers a mix of a whole bunch of flavors so you get to try as many of them as you can at one go! 🤪
Benefits of proper hydration
Coming back to perhaps the most essential of Liquid I.V.’s functions – what exactly is the point of being properly hydrated, and is it really worth investing in?
We summarize some of the most important benefits that you’ll enjoy by being properly hydrated with Liquid I.V.’s hydration multiplier:
- Improved performance: Exercise performance may be impaired when you’re dehydrated, and losing more than 5% of body weight from dehydration can decrease your ability to work out by close to 30%
- Optimized travel: The average airplane has about 5-12% less humidity (less than the Sahara desert!!!) Mild dehydration from air travel
- Burn more calories: You burn approximately 1 calorie for every fluid ounce of water you absorb. Need we say more? 🔥🔥🔥
- Enhance mental clarity: Even mild dehydration can influence mood, energy levels and the ability to think clearly. Ain’t nobody got time to let these little pesky troubles weigh us down. 😎
Reduce signs of aging: Proper hydration can help you look and feel younger by protecting body tissue, keeping skin cells healthy and aiding in joint lubrication. If you need that extra spring in your step, boosting your hydration levels may very well be the key to just that. 😌
Liquid I.V.’s other offerings
Now just because we’ve bragged incessantly about the wonders of Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier doesn’t mean that’s all they have to offer. Quite the contrary. This genius team does have a couple of other tricks up their sleeves. 😎
Energy Multiplier
The name says everything – if you’ve ever needed a drastic surge in energy levels during a dreaded mid-day slump, this product is for you!
This revolutionary blend of matcha, guayusa and ginger, is also powered by the same Cellular Transport Technology that features in the Hydration Multiplier, and ensures delicious, sustained energy boosts to last you through the day. 🚀
The Energy Multiplier actually contains 100mg of fast-acting natural caffeine, which is comparable to 1-2 cups of coffee. For those looking to avoid coffee for any reason (no thank you, yellow-stained teeth), this may very well prove to be the must-needed alternative. 😍
It also doesn’t hurt that the Energy Multiplier is also rich in antioxidants and the amino acid “L-Theanine5Hidese S, Ogawa S, Ota M, Ishida I, Yasukawa Z, Ozeki M, Kunugi H. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2019” which helps improve both mood and focus. In a nutshell, if you need a natural and fresh boost in energy levels to power you through a hectic work season or even just the day-to-day, the Energy Multiplier’s got your back.
It comes in a delicious Lemon Ginger flavor, in the same single-serving powder sachet packs as the Hydration Multiplier. Perfectly convenient for on-the-go consumption. They’re sold in packs of 14, 28 and 42, so there’s plenty of room for quantity customization there.
Sleep Multiplier
If you’ve ever gone through a season (or even just a day) of sleep loss, you know how devastating the effects of sleep debt can be. So if Liquid I.V. presents a quick fix, we’re all ears.
And thank heavens, that’s exactly what they’ve done. 👏👏👏
The Sleep Multiplier serves as a night time drink mix, utilizing that same breakthrough science of Cellular Transport Technology, this time to enhance rapid absorption of Liquid I.V.’s sleep promoting blend into the bloodstream.
And what’s in this special blend, you ask?
Only the best, most calming combination of ingredients to lull you to a restful slumber from the inside out. Think Melatonin, L-Theanine and Valerian Root6Bent S, Padula A, Moore D, Patterson M, Mehling W. Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Med. 2006, all aimed specifically to help you to ease straight into sleep mode. 💤💤💤💤
The Sleep Multiplier comes in an uber-yummy Blueberry Lavender blend. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect pre-sleep beverage to tuck you in for a night of sweet dreams? 🥲
Like the other multipliers, this product comes in single-serving sachets, and are sold in packs of 10, 20 and 30.
Hydration Multiplier + Immune Booster
As if the Hydration Multiplier needed any improving on, Liquid I.V. has introduced the Hydration Multiplier + Immune Support, a cutting-edge blend of Vitamin C, Zinc and Wellmune, all designed to strengthen and sustain the immune system.
Based on the same Cellular Transport Technology science that backs all of Liquid I.V.’s products, this multiplier is designed to rapidly enhance the immune system and protect you against illnesses lurking. 😤
This mix comes in a natural tangerine flavor, and is sold in packs of 14, 28 and 42 single-serving sachets. If you’re looking to consolidate your supplement regime, this may very well be the ideal option for your everyday!
Taking the plunge: getting in with Liquid I.V.
So how do we make the best purchase of Liquid I.V.’s various multipliers?
Simple. Once you’re prepared to commit to a purchase, simply select if you prefer a one-time purchase (which already presents you the option of picking between multiple pack sizes, depending on how many sachets you’d like to try), or a subscription model.
A subscription model allows for varied discount levels, and you’re given the option of picking delivery frequencies (i.e. between a delivery once or twice a month). Flexibility is key. 👍
If you’d like to give several Liquid I.V. products a shot, the brand offers a special Build Your Own Multiplier Bundle, allowing you to pick up to 6 multipliers (and the specific flavors at that!). An additional 10% discount is applied if you add 2 more multipliers, so more is more. 😝
How we tested Liquid I.V.
Anything that will get me to drink more water, I’m on board with. Seriously, I have an issue with drinking water – I just can’t seem to persuade myself to hit that 2000ml target! 💧💧💧
So, when I heard about Liquid I.V. and how it can properly hydrate you better than average water, I was hooked. Was I really going to see a noticeable difference? 🤔
I built my own bundle on the website, including two Hydration Multipliers in the flavors Golden Cherry and Acai Berry. 😋 I also picked up a Sleep Multiplier to test, since I have always struggled with a good night’s rest.
I enjoy running the occasional half marathon around my city, so I thought it would be a good idea to test Liquid I.V. out while training for an upcoming race. 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
I took a bottle of Liquid I.V. with me on every single training run. After the first few days, I could feel a definite difference in how I was feeling after the run.
Don’t get me wrong, running every single day for five or ten miles is no easy feat. The recovery time alone is enough for me to consider dropping out of the race altogether!
Previously, before I started trying Liquid I.V., it could take me all day for my muscles to recover. 🥵🥵 Post Liquid I.V., I would be ready to get back to normal life after just half an hour!
Sleep is also incredibly important when training for a half marathon. The Sleep Multiplier was delicious with its blueberry lavender flavor, and you know something? I think it did help me sleep! 😴
After finishing my packet of these sticks, I certainly felt more rejuvenated. I was waking up more willing to train!
Finally, the race day was upon us. I took three of my Hydration Multipliers with me, drinking one before the race and having the others with me during.
While everyone stopped at the hydration stations, I sped past thanks to my Liquid I.V. in my drinking backpack.
I didn’t win, but I did come in better than I ever have before! 🥇🥇🥇 And my recovery time was significantly shorter than any other times I have run a half marathon. Was it due to my improved hydration levels or better sleep?
Either way, Liquid I.V. is a winner in my eyes!
Comparison: Liquid I.V vs Pedialyte
Both Liquid I.V. and Pedialyte are similar products to help with dehydration and the issues that come along with it. They both also use the same rehydration formula. 💧💧
Both include similar ingredients, such as minerals, sugar, salts, and others. They’re both delicious and come in a variety of flavors to choose from.
However, the biggest difference between them is that Liquid I.V. contains more beneficial ingredients than Pedialyte. 🤩🤩 These include vitamin A, B, C, and more – while Pedialyte does not contain any of these.
So, Liquid I.V. has more ingredients to benefit the consumer than Pedialyte does. If you want more bang for your buck, Liquid I.V. is the one for you. 🤑
With that being said, if you are only concerned with hydration and added electrolytes, then Pedialyte is just as good as Liquid I.V. at doing the job.
Liquid I.V. is best for after a workout as it offers amazing hydration as well as B3, B5, B6, and B12, which can all boost your workout recovery time. 🏋️♀️🤼♀️🤸♀️
Comparison: Liquid I.V vs Drip Drop
Another product comparable to Liquid I.V. is Drip Drop. Both of these hydration formulas have been backed by doctors and make the same amount of electrolyte drink as each other.
However, looking at the nutrition of each of these products, Liquid I.V. seems to be the better option.
Liquid I.V. contains less sugar, calories, and carbohydrates than Drip Drop. While the difference might not mean too much to you considering that it is a drink, you might not be too concerned about this.
However, it was still worth noting! 💪💪💪
Liquid I.V. also contains added nutrients such as vitamin B6, B12, and C. These can help in a number of ways such as boosting metabolism, reducing recovery times, and aiding your immune system.
Again, if you’re looking for a hydration boost that offers added benefits in the way of vitamins and minerals, Liquid I.V. is the one for you.
Shipping and returns
Another huge thing to shout about is Liquid I.V.’s free shipping within the US. #yassss ❤️❤️❤️ Unfortunately, the company doesn’t currently offer international shipping due to the heavily regulated transportation controls which apply to supplements.
However, for our readers blessed to be in the US, things get even better for you. The brand offers a generous 100% money-back guarantee, allowing you to initiate a refund process within 60 days of delivery. The company will request some details for the reason for your refund, all in the hopes of improving the product moving forward.
What other customers are saying
Given the vast benefits of the product, it’s no wonder that Liquid I.V. is receiving rave reviews from their subscriber base. They’ve earned a very admirable 4.8 out of 5 stars, and the overwhelming majority of their customers seem genuinely thrilled with the product.
One customer states, “Way better than Gatorade or sports drinks. Tastes great too!”
Another laudes the taste factor and hydration benefits: “Love that it’s not super sweet and actually feels like it helps more than chugging bottles of water.”
The only potential downside raised in reviews is the fact that some customers have drawn attention to the presence of cane sugar in Liquid I.V.’s products. While this may not necessarily be a dealbreaker for the majority of consumers that enjoy a sweet tasting supplement, customers who suffer from diabetes just ought to bear this in mind and perhaps run it past their health providers before starting with Liquid I.V.
Liquid I.V.’s wave-making impact
There are nearly 8 billion people in the world, and more than 10% of them don’t have direct access to clean drinking water, or an adequate water supply. If you really stop to think about it, that’s a rather grim and horrific thought.
While there isn’t a quick fix to such devastation, Liquid I.V.’s throwing their weight behind a good cause and doing their part to turn this situation around. The company started out by making a donation of 500 individual packets of their hydration mix to a homeless shelter in Los Angeles, and that initial charitable gesture has grown exponentially, with the company having donated 9 million packets of their hydration supplement to those in need.
To make things even better, Liquid I.V. has pledged, and has even made it part of their operating agenda, that for every packet of their product purchased, they’ll donate to a worthy cause, be that persons in need in refugee camps, shelters, war zones or hospitals all over the world.
Now that’s a company we wouldn’t mind getting behind. 👏👏👏
In fact, the good that Liquid I.V.’s doing has deep roots. In their own words, sustainability is “at the heart of Liquid I.V.’s mission”. The company has invested deeply into ensuring that all of its raw ingredients and packaging materials are produced with the highest level of respect to farmworkers and local communities, while also protecting natural resources. For example, 100% of their cartons have been converted to FSC MIX-certified materials, ensuring that a certain portion of materials are sourced from suppliers with environmentally and socially responsible forest management systems.
We should all be doing our part to keep Mother Earth clean and green, and Liquid I.V.’s leading the charge in this very way. 💪💪
Liquid I.V’s changing the world
And now we turn to the question that sums up our discussion today: Are Liquid I.V.’s multipliers worth it? Unequivocally, yes.
There are very few downsides to this product (save for the cash you’ll have to dish out), and a ton of benefits:
- Offers a good range of essential health benefits (hydration, immunity, sleep and energy)
- Based on ground-breaking Cellular Transport Technology to allow for expedited absorption and effectiveness
- Convenient for on-the-go consumption
- Comes in a ton of flavors
- Free US shipping and generous returns policy
And to end things off on a really positive note, just think about how Liquid I.V. provides much-needed hydration in disaster zones, hospitals, impoverished communities and emergency living quarters across the globe. Just think about the difference we’d be making. 🥲
So if you’d like to get in on a product that could drastically improve your wellbeing (as well as that of thousands in need around the world), what are you waiting for? Liquid I.V.’s here to stay, and we highly suggest you jump right in.
Liquid I.V. discounts
Liquid I.V. is currently offering 30% off your first purchase when you use the discount code POTS30 on checkout.
Sources
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[4] Young LM, Pipingas A, White DJ, Gauci S, Scholey A. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of B Vitamin Supplementation on Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, and Stress: Effects on Healthy and ‘At-Risk’ Individuals. Nutrients. 2019
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[7] Hidese S, Ogawa S, Ota M, Ishida I, Yasukawa Z, Ozeki M, Kunugi H. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2019
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