This video was very helpful. I suffer from a rare disease that dehydrates me. So about every 2 months or so, I have to go into the hospital & get an IV. Staying hydrated is literally a chore for me & the “Liquid IV” has been helping me cope with my situations better than most electrolyte drinks. I really appreciate this video, thanks ✌🏾
I ordered Liquid IV as a recommendation from a friend who’s going through Chemo and she said it helps tremendously as chemo dries us out. Thank you for the review
Hope your friend is doing well and recovering. During any battle with health, sugar so especially added sugar should be avoided at all cost. Sadly Liquid IV main first ingredient is sugar. Booo
Love this video! Thanks for the unbiased opinion! I think it is important to mention the difference between everyday electrolyte drinks (such as these, BPN electrolytes, traditional nuun, etc) and liquid endurance fuels (such as most gatorades, tailwind, G1M, nuun endurance, etc). In an electrolyte drink, you'd be looking for products that support overall hydration (electrolytes, mainly sodium) without the added carbs/calories, while endurance fuels are focused on replenishing both glycogen stores (carbs) as well as electrolytes to support higher intensity sports and activities. A video like this comparing some endurance fuels could be fun!
I recently tried the unflavored LMNT and it literally tastes like ocean water to me. I ended up increasing the water and adding a little bit of flavor packet of Liquid IV to it. Lol
Been using all of the flavors of Liquid I.V. for 5 or 6yrs. Use it year round, on the both multiple hour mtb rides, and multi-hour trail runs. It's also what we use on our annual R2R runs and Rim2River runs in the Grand Canyon. I add 2 magnesium pills (Magnesium Lysinate), broken in half, to a 21oz Camelbak soft flask, and for the big runs or rides, I add a tiny B complex pill. Previously used Cytomax for probably 10yrs until they change the formula. Have also tried Tail Wind, and Genius Electrolytes. I don't get people's distain for sugar being in a hydration mix. "You're" asking the body to do some sort of strenuous work, it needs what it needs at the cellular level, both for muscle function, and brain function. Fuel it!
i too ride multi hour mtb rides and use liquid iv.. it very hot and humid in the NE , it's a life saver..adding magnesium sounds interesting..does it upset your stomach at all? i have terrible leg cramps now and then too...
@@jasoncapecod The key to magnesium supplementing, is using a high quality version. It's the low quality stuff that often gives digestion issues and diarrhea...so taking magnesium cures constipation really well. To answer your question, magnesium lysinate won't give you any issues and it will cure your leg cramps. It'll dull the flavor of the Liquid I.V., so be aware of that. But you're "fueling" as a tool for better performance, and not for "enjoyment of a beverage" so it shouldn't matter. I buy "Doctor's Best" brand from Ama z0n, but that doesn't mean it's the best choice for you. I take it as a supplement, plus use it in the electrolyte mix. You can learn more about magnesium and why it's so crucial, why so many people are deficient in it, and what that causes, on Dr. Carolyn Dean's website.
@@jasoncapecod You're welcome. I hope you see improvement in the leg cramps. I went through a phase in 2019 where I was getting them really badly on our long runs. It was murder. Like; be stopped on the trail, not be able to move, let alone even be able to walk, and yet still have an hour or more of run time to get back to the car. I changed to liquid IV, GU Roctane, and started eating more avocados (high in potassium). Haven't had any since. I also keep my calcium intake low, and from plants only. I stopped eating dairy in 2012, including buying foods that have it in as an ingredient. Quite a positive change in health, in about a month or so after stopping dairy.
I’m not sure why people who do strenuous activities are even half worried about sugar, it literally becomes your friend, do people not know what muscle glycogen is?!?!?!?!? I thought people were educated?!?!?!?
Thank you for a helpful and unbiased review. Appreciate the time you put into this. Have had both, not a fan of either for various reasons. I actually go with the “C” option..😊 re-lyte by Redmond Salt. I feel they have a nice balanced profile of minerals as well as good flavors. My favorite are the strawberry lemonade and pina collada. Also have the unflavored and mix and match. Just my two cents into the debate. 😊
LMNT was a game changer for me. I lose a lot of salt when I sweat….added potassium and magnesium helped as well. Nothing seemed to hydrate me as much as the LMNT’s drink. I’ve tried so many hydrating drinks and always went back to my LMNT’s. 🥰
You should try drinking 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan or Redmond Real Salt 20 min before you exercise. That’s going to cut down on your sweating, your heart doesn’t work as hard, and your body will stay cooler. We lose on average, 1/4 tsp salt per hour of sweat, so by pre-loading your blood with salt, you’re giving your body a rest. At the end of the hour, do another 1/4 tsp if you’re going to keep exercising. I’ve done this and it works. The info comes from Dr James DiNicolantonio, PhD Pharmacology and evidence based cardiac researcher.
I've been eating zero carb for 3 months now. I originally had LMNT and felt great! I decided to try Re-Lyte after my LMNT ran out. Redmonds sells excellent salt but I can say now that their electrolyte mix doesn't compare to LMNT.... Lmnt sent me a sample thank you pack and I just drank down some water with it about an hour ago. I felt a boost of energy within 20 minutes. I'll be buying more LMNT though I prefer unflavored. Thanks for the honest review. To be fair, though, Redmonds is changing their formula now so their new Relyte may be better.
I'm doing carnivore and tried the Redmonds I really liked it , had the sample pack and couldn't really tell the difference in flavors. The Gatorade zero , some of the flavours are so so bad some are ok where I live they are about 1$ each so much much cheaper then the lmnt or the redmonds
I had never heard of LMNT until you covered it tonight. I’ll def check it out when I see it next. I’ve had easy access to the LIV so I’ve been doing that one for the last 9,000 miles. You’re a super rad guy and seem very authentic so I’m gonna research you some more. *** I’d be interested in IF you do gels, chews or goos ala Honey-Stinger and the like etc. All the best bud, see ya around!
For me drinking both LMNT and IV Hydration I need to have at least 32 oz of water to put them in because for me, LMNT is way too salty and Liquid IV is way too sweet. So as long as I put them in a big container of water I can drink them both. I'm a school teacher and use to come home at least 2 days a week with bad migraines with nausea and vomiting at times. As soon as I started taking the Liquid IV while at work in my water the migraines have stopped. But I'm now experimenting with LMNT now
I agree. I have a 64oz growler, 1 package of LQ IV is more than enough. 32oz s still a little too much. But besides that. I'm drinking a lot more water, so even if the product isn't really helping. The water is going down more than ever.
Yeah, I’ve had both and just finished a whole box of LMNT but my favorite way to drink it is mixed with a 40oz bottle as it gives just the right amount of flavor without the heavy salt taste. I prefer the salty taste overall but liquid IV is also good
@caroljaymes3880 I stopped drinking it. I couldn't take the saltiness. Also the migraines have since stopped on its own. And I haven't had issues since, so I'm not even sure what was causing them.
I have to recommend something that I found more hydrating than anything readily available in stores. It’s called Electral, and I first had it while suffering from dehydration due to food poisoning in India. According to the label, it’s formulated to the World Health Organization’s recommendations for dehydration. One packet is good for 1 liter and is less than $1/packet.
The sodium to potassium ratio in LMNT makes me feel better. When I’ve tried other hydration productions like liquid IV that have less sodium but more potassium it makes me feel funny. Also, my favorite flavors of LMNT are the chocolate salt and watermelon salt.
@@HXD90 this is the amounts we lose if you sweat 1 liter per hour, Sodium: 1,000 to 2,000 mg Potassium: 200 to 700 mg Magnesium: 20 to 50 mg good luck replenishing that with your water
LMNT is a solid product. I was getting little headaches when riding snowboards in Tahoe and after trying with and without the LMNT I can say it works. No headaches after drinking an LMNT
I went from using Liquid IV (Lemon/Lime and Grape flavor mostly) to LMNT (Citrus flavor) and tend to drink more water with the latter. Liquid IV (even the new non sugar version) is too sweet. LMNT having less ingredients is also a plus.
I just started buying the liquid IV and I like it. I’m no athlete more of a carpenter, but I’m no stranger to working hard all day. I would not recommend drinking more than one a day personally I like to get my salt and potassium from my meals, but it is a great option in a pinch on a hot day after a workout, especially if you’re losing Weight thank you!! 🙏 ❤
Thanks so much for the review! I recently tried LMNT and man … I love that stuff!! I’ve only ever had a single sip of Gatorade ever in my life and I thought it was Purely Wretched and Disgusting! But LMNT, hard to limit myself to just one serving a day. Watched your video bc I wanted to learn more about it. Thank you!
Thank you for your honest review! I have tried liquid IV and found it to be ok, not much difference though than Gatorade as far as the electrolytes and results from drinking it. Haven’t tried the other yet but I may, I don’t do long runs but rather long walks and weights for now.
I use Trace Minerals TMSPORTS 40,000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate. One tsp per serving, Servings per bottle = 48 tsps. Purchased through Fullscript. Very effective during fasting. Prescribed by my Naturopathic doctor.
Not at all the same compound. Table salt has the beneficial trace mineral stripped away chemically. It has zero benefits. Natural salt has many if used correctly. You keep using table salt. I'll stick with my sea salt. Ok Ok Ok
Im glad i watched this first. I dont care for Stevia sweeten drinks, stevia taste like medicine to me. Ill stick with liquid IV, but i add mine to 32 oz of water.
LMNT: Uses Maltrodextrin as a binding agent in their flavored packets: Maltodextrin can have several potential health risks, including: Blood sugar spikes Maltodextrin has a higher glycemic index (GI) than table sugar, which means it can cause blood sugar to spike shortly after eating. This can lead to a spike in insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. Gut bacteria balance Maltodextrin can reduce the number of good bacteria and increase the number of harmful bacteria in your gut. This can lead to intestinal damage and increase the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Maltodextrin can also suppress the growth of probiotics, which are important for immune system function.
😮TY I will send it back if this has Maltrodextrin…okay I looked at the package and didn’t see that ingredient listed…but it does have 43% sodium. Where do I look to find it has Maltrodextrin?
Great review and I'd say pretty dead on from a flavor perspective based on what I've tried. I'm more of a Gatorade with added sodium citrate guy myself but these are both good premium brands if you want to try them.
I cannot stand the taste of any fake sugar. The aftertaste is a turnoff and I feel like I just licked a metal pole. Leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. I'd rather get foods with vane sugar over the fake stuff anyway. Today I just purchased some Liquid IV because I'm severely dehydrated and wanted something to flavor the water. I do agree at first tasting, the water is really sweet. It's too much product for a tiny bottle. Anytime I drink.somwthing super sweet, I dilute it with more water to cut it. I'm going to try this with double the water and see how it tastes. I will also add some kosher salt for a boost of sodium. Other wise, I like the taste of it and will definitely bring some for an up coming cruise. Thanks so much for your help.
Thanks for your review. Very helpful! One thing I've noticed, is that electrolyte drinks with added B6 and B12 actually causes the kidneys to remove the extra B6/B12 and necessarily removes water in the urine. So, these drinks with B6/B12 can actually cause dehydration. One time, I drank a different electrolyte product supplemented with B6/b12 during a several hours desert hike. I drank a ton, but the more I drank the thirstier I got. And I could tell it was the B6/B12 because I was peeing the B vitamin yellow. What do you know about this or experienced this?
Hate that the liquid IV doesn't include magnesium but love that it has real sugars. I really need sugar pre and post lifting. Disappointed that the LMNT has stevia because I hate the taste of just about any sweetener that isn't real sugar so I wouldn't like that aftertaste. All sugar substitutes taste too sweet to me and also have an aftertaste. Hate that I have to miss out on magnesium and higher salt because of that. Might have to just add some magnesium and sodium to the liquid IV.
@@nazfx2648 so far I've found Bucked Up IV. Has 50mg magnesium, 400mg potassium, and 400mg sodium. I like that it has at least as much potassium as sodium though I wish potassium was higher than sodium but I think that's probably asking too much with the way products are formulated and marketed right now lol. It also has stevia which I don't like the taste of but hey, can't have it all I guess lol. But it also has 10 grams of real sugar which I like from a performance standpoint.
They have an unflavored version! You could add in stevia flavored drops to flavor how you want - that's what I do for a coffee flavor or vanilla flavor sometimes :)
Tried both and liked both, giving a slight edge to LMT. I use the chocolate flavor in my morning coffee, about a teaspoon. Delicious! I never use an entire packet at once bc it does have quite a bit of salt. Using these or maybe a bcaa breaks up the monotony of just plain water. 🙂
I started an infrared sauna 5 times a wk and after a month I realized really bad cramps so I started the LMNT and it was great in taste and amazing relief on the cramps but after taking it for a month my kidneys started bothering me.
You seemed to just end the conversation after you said your kidneys started bothering you…. Sooooo, do u think it was bc you were taking LMNT or what do u think it was?? Please let us know… did u go to the dr and get checked out? You left me with many questions.
I suffer from POTS and need sodium and electrolytes daily in my diet. I absolutely love all of the flavors of LMNT and especially the salty taste. Since starting it however I’ve had a very bad stomach. Perhaps this is from the stevia as you mentioned. How long did it take for your upset stomach to go away from stevia? I haven’t tried liquid IV yet, but not sure if that is best with the sugars if I have 2 a day.
I mostly use Kaged... However, I keep Liquid IV, Strawberry, around to go into my after the gym protein shake. It goes great with chocolate. I also use IV, one packet for my 24oz water bottle when I walk the golf course. For my twice a week cycling, it's Kaged.
Liquid IV also uses the synthetic version of B12 called Cyanocobalamin that just so happens to be part CYANIDE! Look it up. I would rather they use methylcobalamin for their B12 which is the form found in nature.
You had me at long distance runner and marathoner. I did one marathon (barely) and have been training three years (8 now) since to give it another go! (came back and updated this on 7/4/23)
I had blood work and a UA ran before liquid IV and after (drank it once a day for a month in between the blood work) my vitamin levels and UA was way better after liquid IV and my doctor told me to keep going with it. So I’m a liquid IV fan for ever now.
The sugar content is very important to me as I have blood sugar issues. LMNT is so salty. I’m just wondering if having that much salt is even helpful to my body. I do work out But I am 70 years old and don’t sweat that much. Mainly, I strength train just to keep bone density wondering if I should use this product even at all and just cut down the amount of it that I use in water would love your opinion I just bought their trial pack. Thanks for your video Karen.
The taste of these is okay, but I recently found Renewed Health's real hydration and it tastes sooo good. Flavor is much better and ingredients are better too. They use REAL organic fruits and there's amino acids in it too. Haven't seen that anywhere else.
I like the orange salt I made the mistake of dumping it all in a sparkling s. pellegrino bottle and it immediately overflowed😂 still good though and did remind me of orange soda
If a Stevia (natural) product has Erythritol (chemical) then it upsets my stomach always, and it gives me a headache, but Stevia has no noticeable effect on me whatsoever. Despite the huge price point difference in these, I really like LMNT better I like that there is magnesium included and no dextrose
I used to take liquid iv as per it tasted great . But also , LMNT is the way to go. Yeah it might be salty but , you're only taking it for the benefits , it’s not supposed to be sweet .
Daily Liquid IV user here. Not sure why there's so much sugar. Have been using one packet in two 32-ounce bottles of water along with a whole juiced lemon (zest and all) for over a year. Wondering whether using equal amounts of Liquid IV, Nuun and LMNT would work along with my lemon water.
My favorite is the Liquid IV in the Concord grape flavor. It may have more sugar but if I mix something and won’t drink it, then what good is that? JMO, But I actually enjoy the Grape flavor.
To give them credit they conducted their study on effectiveness scientifically. If you think about it when they test medications it’s usually a blind placebo not a comparison with a similar medication.
I just ordered a small sample pack of LMNT - I will come back here after I try them! - I have never taken any electrolytes at all before - just drink a lot of water by itself - so I’m curious to see!
These little packet salt things are such a bad deal unless you only need one bottles worth at a time. If you want to use them in a 3 liter bladder while hiking the cost starts going crazy for what they tell you to use per liter. I find tub options like Re-Lyte Mix (another natural zero sugar electrolytes mix) and stuff to be a better option. It takes up less room in my bag, as well having 50-75 servings (depending on brand) in a small tub instead of all the packets. I don't understand why all the backpacking and hiking channels push LMNT or Liquid IV so hard when it doesn't make sense for packing in a bag or price per serving for long term use. I mean for runners LMNT and Liquid IV smaller size servings make sense but not for long distance hikers and backpackers.
I started with the 20 buck pak with samples of LMNT and decided to order the big box and I clearly stated No subscription but today I got another box and I still have 3/4 of the first box. At 135 bucks a box I cannot afford more of the LMNT paks. CAREFUL FOLKS!
If you drink more water, increase your sodium a bit and take a good multivitamin every day, same thing, right? I don't think I need a subscription for flavored salt packets.
Sort of yes. If you do heavy labor and heavy exercises most days of the week, adding in these packets is EXTREMELY beneficial. You lose a lot of sodium in outdoor manual labor heat and during exercise. Also you’re losing out on potassium, magnesium, several other electrolytes trying to keep your body up and going. If you work an office desk job, and exercise heavily afterwards, I don’t think you need these packets. Just eat a healthy diet with salt.
Liquid IV tastes better, more sweet. Good for an off day or just chilling. LMNT I feel performs better, more mineral content. Necessary for a hot garage/outdoor workout. Both use stevia 🥴
I have recently switched to the Loquid IV from Drip Drop, and I am so glad I did it. The results I think are very good I just can't stand the taste of the lemon-lime personally it calls for the entire packet but it makes the water so sobring ⁵in flavor that is almost too much . In my opinion you could mix 1 stick with a gallon of water. I know they have other flavors that tastes much better this was just a discount box from Sam's Club and only had one flavor in it. I think it's a bit pricey but at Sam's Club you can get 30 of them for $25 which is a good deal compared to buying the smaller boxes
Spiking insulin over and over again with sugar can and will lead to serious health issues that may not be immediately recognizable but will be further down the line... brain & kindney issues, hyperinsulinemia leading to obesity, a lot of health info needed to be considered in your comparison... might be something ppl need to study up on...
This video was very helpful. I suffer from a rare disease that dehydrates me. So about every 2 months or so, I have to go into the hospital & get an IV. Staying hydrated is literally a chore for me & the “Liquid IV” has been helping me cope with my situations better than most electrolyte drinks. I really appreciate this video, thanks ✌🏾
You got this! Glad you’re staying on top of it and taking care of yourself.
Did the doc call your rare disease capillary leak syndrome?
I ordered Liquid IV as a recommendation from a friend who’s going through Chemo and she said it helps tremendously as chemo dries us out. Thank you for the review
How you hanging in there? Wishing you all the best
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Hope your friend is doing well and recovering. During any battle with health, sugar so especially added sugar should be avoided at all cost. Sadly Liquid IV main first ingredient is sugar. Booo
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Thank you Elijah for making these videos. It’s nice to have an unbiased opinion from someone who excels at running!
Thanks man!
Love this video! Thanks for the unbiased opinion!
I think it is important to mention the difference between everyday electrolyte drinks (such as these, BPN electrolytes, traditional nuun, etc) and liquid endurance fuels (such as most gatorades, tailwind, G1M, nuun endurance, etc). In an electrolyte drink, you'd be looking for products that support overall hydration (electrolytes, mainly sodium) without the added carbs/calories, while endurance fuels are focused on replenishing both glycogen stores (carbs) as well as electrolytes to support higher intensity sports and activities. A video like this comparing some endurance fuels could be fun!
Thanks for the honest review! You can always go for the plain LMNT, it has no stevia in it. 👍
I recently tried the unflavored LMNT and it literally tastes like ocean water to me. I ended up increasing the water and adding a little bit of flavor packet of Liquid IV to it. Lol
@@stephanies3862 I bet! 😂 think I’d probably mix it with my BCCAs, usually throw a pinch of salt in there anyway.
Been using all of the flavors of Liquid I.V. for 5 or 6yrs. Use it year round, on the both multiple hour mtb rides, and multi-hour trail runs. It's also what we use on our annual R2R runs and Rim2River runs in the Grand Canyon. I add 2 magnesium pills (Magnesium Lysinate), broken in half, to a 21oz Camelbak soft flask, and for the big runs or rides, I add a tiny B complex pill. Previously used Cytomax for probably 10yrs until they change the formula. Have also tried Tail Wind, and Genius Electrolytes. I don't get people's distain for sugar being in a hydration mix. "You're" asking the body to do some sort of strenuous work, it needs what it needs at the cellular level, both for muscle function, and brain function. Fuel it!
i too ride multi hour mtb rides and use liquid iv.. it very hot and humid in the NE , it's a life saver..adding magnesium sounds interesting..does it upset your stomach at all? i have terrible leg cramps now and then too...
@@jasoncapecod The key to magnesium supplementing, is using a high quality version. It's the low quality stuff that often gives digestion issues and diarrhea...so taking magnesium cures constipation really well. To answer your question, magnesium lysinate won't give you any issues and it will cure your leg cramps. It'll dull the flavor of the Liquid I.V., so be aware of that. But you're "fueling" as a tool for better performance, and not for "enjoyment of a beverage" so it shouldn't matter. I buy "Doctor's Best" brand from Ama z0n, but that doesn't mean it's the best choice for you. I take it as a supplement, plus use it in the electrolyte mix. You can learn more about magnesium and why it's so crucial, why so many people are deficient in it, and what that causes, on Dr. Carolyn Dean's website.
Thanks for the great response
@@jasoncapecod You're welcome. I hope you see improvement in the leg cramps. I went through a phase in 2019 where I was getting them really badly on our long runs. It was murder. Like; be stopped on the trail, not be able to move, let alone even be able to walk, and yet still have an hour or more of run time to get back to the car. I changed to liquid IV, GU Roctane, and started eating more avocados (high in potassium). Haven't had any since. I also keep my calcium intake low, and from plants only. I stopped eating dairy in 2012, including buying foods that have it in as an ingredient. Quite a positive change in health, in about a month or so after stopping dairy.
I’m not sure why people who do strenuous activities are even half worried about sugar, it literally becomes your friend, do people not know what muscle glycogen is?!?!?!?!? I thought people were educated?!?!?!?
Thank you for a helpful and unbiased review. Appreciate the time you put into this. Have had both, not a fan of either for various reasons. I actually go with the “C” option..😊 re-lyte by Redmond Salt. I feel they have a nice balanced profile of minerals as well as good flavors. My favorite are the strawberry lemonade and pina collada. Also have the unflavored and mix and match. Just my two cents into the debate. 😊
LMNT was a game changer for me. I lose a lot of salt when I sweat….added potassium and magnesium helped as well. Nothing seemed to hydrate me as much as the LMNT’s drink. I’ve tried so many hydrating drinks and always went back to my LMNT’s. 🥰
You should try drinking 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan or Redmond Real Salt 20 min before you exercise. That’s going to cut down on your sweating, your heart doesn’t work as hard, and your body will stay cooler. We lose on average, 1/4 tsp salt per hour of sweat, so by pre-loading your blood with salt, you’re giving your body a rest. At the end of the hour, do another 1/4 tsp if you’re going to keep exercising. I’ve done this and it works. The info comes from Dr James DiNicolantonio, PhD Pharmacology and evidence based cardiac researcher.
@@DrivenByDetails Do you mix it in water or just add little by little in your mouth? I work at UPS so I’m constantly moving and sweating. 🥵
Honestly, with reviews like this, they act more of a basis of conversation; and it is in the comments that you really learn overall sentiment.
LMNT has been my goto and my favorites are the Chocolate, Chocalate Mint , Chocolate Caramel and Chile Mango. You have to try these!
Thank you for an uncomplicated and unbiased opinion of these products. It helped me.
I've been eating zero carb for 3 months now. I originally had LMNT and felt great! I decided to try Re-Lyte after my LMNT ran out. Redmonds sells excellent salt but I can say now that their electrolyte mix doesn't compare to LMNT.... Lmnt sent me a sample thank you pack and I just drank down some water with it about an hour ago. I felt a boost of energy within 20 minutes. I'll be buying more LMNT though I prefer unflavored. Thanks for the honest review. To be fair, though, Redmonds is changing their formula now so their new Relyte may be better.
I'm doing carnivore and tried the Redmonds I really liked it , had the sample pack and couldn't really tell the difference in flavors. The Gatorade zero , some of the flavours are so so bad some are ok where I live they are about 1$ each so much much cheaper then the lmnt or the redmonds
bro do you drink electrolyte at rest? for energy? lmao are you insane
I had never heard of LMNT until you covered it tonight. I’ll def check it out when I see it next. I’ve had easy access to the LIV so I’ve been doing that one for the last 9,000 miles. You’re a super rad guy and seem very authentic so I’m gonna research you some more.
*** I’d be interested in IF you do gels, chews or goos ala Honey-Stinger and the like etc.
All the best bud, see ya around!
For me drinking both LMNT and IV Hydration I need to have at least 32 oz of water to put them in because for me, LMNT is way too salty and Liquid IV is way too sweet. So as long as I put them in a big container of water I can drink them both. I'm a school teacher and use to come home at least 2 days a week with bad migraines with nausea and vomiting at times. As soon as I started taking the Liquid IV while at work in my water the migraines have stopped. But I'm now experimenting with LMNT now
I agree. I have a 64oz growler, 1 package of LQ IV is more than enough. 32oz s still a little too much. But besides that. I'm drinking a lot more water, so even if the product isn't really helping. The water is going down more than ever.
Yeah, I’ve had both and just finished a whole box of LMNT but my favorite way to drink it is mixed with a 40oz bottle as it gives just the right amount of flavor without the heavy salt taste. I prefer the salty taste overall but liquid IV is also good
Please tell us how LMNT is doing for you concerning your migraines!! Interesting! Thank u .. very helpful
@caroljaymes3880 I stopped drinking it. I couldn't take the saltiness. Also the migraines have since stopped on its own. And I haven't had issues since, so I'm not even sure what was causing them.
@@stephanies3862 thank u for taking the time to answer…
I have to recommend something that I found more hydrating than anything readily available in stores. It’s called Electral, and I first had it while suffering from dehydration due to food poisoning in India. According to the label, it’s formulated to the World Health Organization’s recommendations for dehydration. One packet is good for 1 liter and is less than $1/packet.
Liquid IV is best for me. It is sweeter, but I tend to add less and it still works best for me.
The sodium to potassium ratio in LMNT makes me feel better. When I’ve tried other hydration productions like liquid IV that have less sodium but more potassium it makes me feel funny. Also, my favorite flavors of LMNT are the chocolate salt and watermelon salt.
The human body has a natural 3 to 1 ratio of sodium to potassium. That is the proper ratio for a hydration product.
I feel like you need more potassium if you're not a heavy sweater or if you're not doing sports. Sodium is essential if you're sweating
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@@HXD90 this is the amounts we lose if you sweat 1 liter per hour,
Sodium: 1,000 to 2,000 mg
Potassium: 200 to 700 mg
Magnesium: 20 to 50 mg
good luck replenishing that with your water
LMNT is a solid product.
I was getting little headaches when riding snowboards in Tahoe and after trying with and without the LMNT I can say it works.
No headaches after drinking an LMNT
I went from using Liquid IV (Lemon/Lime and Grape flavor mostly) to LMNT (Citrus flavor) and tend to drink more water with the latter. Liquid IV (even the new non sugar version) is too sweet. LMNT having less ingredients is also a plus.
I just started buying the liquid IV and I like it. I’m no athlete more of a carpenter, but I’m no stranger to working hard all day. I would not recommend drinking more than one a day personally I like to get my salt and potassium from my meals, but it is a great option in a pinch on a hot day after a workout, especially if you’re losing Weight thank you!! 🙏 ❤
Thanks so much for the review! I recently tried LMNT and man … I love that stuff!! I’ve only ever had a single sip of Gatorade ever in my life and I thought it was Purely Wretched and Disgusting! But LMNT, hard to limit myself to just one serving a day. Watched your video bc I wanted to learn more about it. Thank you!
Nice honest review, jog on mate!
Looking for an electrolyte drink and really appreciated your unbiased opinion. Think I'll give the LMNT a try. Not a fan of sweet drinks.
Thank you for your honest review! I have tried liquid IV and found it to be ok, not much difference though than Gatorade as far as the electrolytes and results from drinking it. Haven’t tried the other yet but I may, I don’t do long runs but rather long walks and weights for now.
Thank you for your honest review! Wish I can see more guys acting like you!!! Well done! God Bless!
I loved the review. Thank you.
I use Trace Minerals TMSPORTS 40,000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate. One tsp per serving, Servings per bottle = 48 tsps. Purchased through Fullscript. Very effective during fasting. Prescribed by my Naturopathic doctor.
Great video, nice with some honest reviews and glad to have you back, I always look forward to your videos every friday.
Thanks! I’m back to every Friday :)
About the salt. Lmnt uses a large amount of sodium chloride (table salt, bad stuff). Liquid IV uses mined salt ( good stuff)
They're both sodium chloride.
They're both sodium chloride.
They're both sodium chloride.
Not at all the same compound. Table salt has the beneficial trace mineral stripped away chemically. It has zero benefits. Natural salt has many if used correctly. You keep using table salt. I'll stick with my sea salt.
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Im glad i watched this first. I dont care for Stevia sweeten drinks, stevia taste like medicine to me. Ill stick with liquid IV, but i add mine to 32 oz of water.
LMNT: Uses Maltrodextrin as a binding agent in their flavored packets:
Maltodextrin can have several potential health risks, including:
Blood sugar spikes
Maltodextrin has a higher glycemic index (GI) than table sugar, which means it can cause blood sugar to spike shortly after eating. This can lead to a spike in insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Gut bacteria balance
Maltodextrin can reduce the number of good bacteria and increase the number of harmful bacteria in your gut. This can lead to intestinal damage and increase the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Maltodextrin can also suppress the growth of probiotics, which are important for immune system function.
😮TY I will send it back if this has Maltrodextrin…okay I looked at the package and didn’t see that ingredient listed…but it does have 43% sodium. Where do I look to find it has Maltrodextrin?
If you're looking for an option without natural flavors, LMNT has Raw Unflavored. It provides the electrolytes you need without added sweeteners.
I don't know what you're taking about, lmnt doesn't have any maltodextrin in it
mf why are you talking about insulin spike? are you taking LMNT while laying down watching a movie? lmao
LMNT tastes fantastic unfortunately too much sodium and my blood pressure went sky high..So much I ended up in an ER
Guess I dont need as much sodium.
Take potassium supplements, it’ll counter the sodium raising blood pressure. Potassium has to be double the amount of mg as sodium
Great Vid Elijah! I like them both......but slight edge to Liquid IV
Great review and I'd say pretty dead on from a flavor perspective based on what I've tried. I'm more of a Gatorade with added sodium citrate guy myself but these are both good premium brands if you want to try them.
👍👍 for turning down 💰 in favor of an honest review 💯
Now we need to see a nuun review next!
I cannot stand the taste of any fake sugar. The aftertaste is a turnoff and I feel like I just licked a metal pole. Leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. I'd rather get foods with vane sugar over the fake stuff anyway.
Today I just purchased some Liquid IV because I'm severely dehydrated and wanted something to flavor the water. I do agree at first tasting, the water is really sweet. It's too much product for a tiny bottle. Anytime I drink.somwthing super sweet, I dilute it with more water to cut it.
I'm going to try this with double the water and see how it tastes. I will also add some kosher salt for a boost of sodium. Other wise, I like the taste of it and will definitely bring some for an up coming cruise. Thanks so much for your help.
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Thanks for your review. Very helpful! One thing I've noticed, is that electrolyte drinks with added B6 and B12 actually causes the kidneys to remove the extra B6/B12 and necessarily removes water in the urine. So, these drinks with B6/B12 can actually cause dehydration. One time, I drank a different electrolyte product supplemented with B6/b12 during a several hours desert hike. I drank a ton, but the more I drank the thirstier I got. And I could tell it was the B6/B12 because I was peeing the B vitamin yellow. What do you know about this or experienced this?
Liquid IV has helped me tremendously!
The mango chili lmnt is a great alternative to spicy margaritas when you're trying to detox from alcohol and sugars. Make sure to add lots of ice.
Hate that the liquid IV doesn't include magnesium but love that it has real sugars. I really need sugar pre and post lifting. Disappointed that the LMNT has stevia because I hate the taste of just about any sweetener that isn't real sugar so I wouldn't like that aftertaste. All sugar substitutes taste too sweet to me and also have an aftertaste. Hate that I have to miss out on magnesium and higher salt because of that. Might have to just add some magnesium and sodium to the liquid IV.
Let me know if you find an electrolyte blend containing magnesium potassium and sodium please🙏
@@nazfx2648 so far I've found Bucked Up IV. Has 50mg magnesium, 400mg potassium, and 400mg sodium. I like that it has at least as much potassium as sodium though I wish potassium was higher than sodium but I think that's probably asking too much with the way products are formulated and marketed right now lol. It also has stevia which I don't like the taste of but hey, can't have it all I guess lol. But it also has 10 grams of real sugar which I like from a performance standpoint.
@@BigBusiness02 great thanks man. I also wish there was a perfect formula like you said😅
I have tried LMNT and while I really like it...the flavor is a bit strong...but I don't get the leg cramps after a run like I used to.
They have an unflavored version! You could add in stevia flavored drops to flavor how you want - that's what I do for a coffee flavor or vanilla flavor sometimes :)
Also, you can dilute it in a larger container of water OR use only 1/2 pack per glass.
Tried both and liked both, giving a slight edge to LMT. I use the chocolate flavor in my morning coffee, about a teaspoon. Delicious!
I never use an entire packet at once bc it does have quite a bit of salt.
Using these or maybe a bcaa breaks up the monotony of just plain water. 🙂
I would have liked to see you compare the sugar-free Liquid IV to LMNT since LMNT is sugar-free. Therefore, it is more comparable to ingredients.
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I started an infrared sauna 5 times a wk and after a month I realized really bad cramps so I started the LMNT and it was great in taste and amazing relief on the cramps but after taking it for a month my kidneys started bothering me.
You seemed to just end the conversation after you said your kidneys started bothering you…. Sooooo, do u think it was bc you were taking LMNT or what do u think it was?? Please let us know… did u go to the dr and get checked out? You left me with many questions.
I suffer from POTS and need sodium and electrolytes daily in my diet. I absolutely love all of the flavors of LMNT and especially the salty taste. Since starting it however I’ve had a very bad stomach. Perhaps this is from the stevia as you mentioned. How long did it take for your upset stomach to go away from stevia? I haven’t tried liquid IV yet, but not sure if that is best with the sugars if I have 2 a day.
Would you mind doing a review/ comparison on Protekt Hydrate?
I really love the sugar-free white peach liquid IV flavor it is by far my favorite!!
I mostly use Kaged... However, I keep Liquid IV, Strawberry, around to go into my after the gym protein shake. It goes great with chocolate. I also use IV, one packet for my 24oz water bottle when I walk the golf course. For my twice a week cycling, it's Kaged.
I wish Liquid IV had a unflavored option. I’ve been taking the Raw Unflavored LMNT and I’ve been enjoying it.
Have you noticed a difference (in a good way) with your body since using LMNT?
Liquid IV also uses the synthetic version of B12 called Cyanocobalamin that just so happens to be part CYANIDE! Look it up. I would rather they use methylcobalamin for their B12 which is the form found in nature.
You had me at long distance runner and marathoner. I did one marathon (barely) and have been training three years (8 now) since to give it another go! (came back and updated this on 7/4/23)
Have you tried G1M Sport? My fav has been Liquid IV but I’m always a fan of BPN products so thinking of giving it a shot
Thanks for reading out loud for us and proving that it totally doesn't matter ...
LMNT tastes great cold or during/after an activity.
QUESTION…. Why not just add Pink Himalayan Sea Salt in your bottled water instead of either of these products???
I had blood work and a UA ran before liquid IV and after (drank it once a day for a month in between the blood work) my vitamin levels and UA was way better after liquid IV and my doctor told me to keep going with it. So I’m a liquid IV fan for ever now.
The sugar content is very important to me as I have blood sugar issues. LMNT is so salty. I’m just wondering if having that much salt is even helpful to my body. I do work out But I am 70 years old and don’t sweat that much. Mainly, I strength train just to keep bone density wondering if I should use this product even at all and just cut down the amount of it that I use in water would love your opinion I just bought their trial pack. Thanks for your video Karen.
The taste of these is okay, but I recently found Renewed Health's real hydration and it tastes sooo good. Flavor is much better and ingredients are better too. They use REAL organic fruits and there's amino acids in it too. Haven't seen that anywhere else.
I love the LMNT so much omg I just got it today and it actually tastes good. The citrus one.
You saved me money, thanks. for that reason I liked the video :)
I would go ahead and buy it a lot of this review was trash. The orange salt lmnt is amazing
I like the orange salt I made the mistake of dumping it all in a sparkling s. pellegrino bottle and it immediately overflowed😂 still good though and did remind me of orange soda
If a Stevia (natural) product has Erythritol (chemical) then it upsets my stomach always, and it gives me a headache, but Stevia has no noticeable effect on me whatsoever. Despite the huge price point difference in these, I really like LMNT better I like that there is magnesium included and no dextrose
1000mg I'm keeping to just plain water' I don't want to have a heart attack. thanks for the review.
I used to take liquid iv as per it tasted great . But also , LMNT is the way to go. Yeah it might be salty but , you're only taking it for the benefits , it’s not supposed to be sweet .
Daily Liquid IV user here. Not sure why there's so much sugar. Have been using one packet in two 32-ounce bottles of water along with a whole juiced lemon (zest and all) for over a year. Wondering whether using equal amounts of Liquid IV, Nuun and LMNT would work along with my lemon water.
Just found you and subscribed! Great video!
Thanks just discovered this product now have to choose.
My favorite is the Liquid IV in the Concord grape flavor. It may have more sugar but if I mix something and won’t drink it, then what good is that? JMO, But I actually enjoy the Grape flavor.
Agreed. Im gonna have to try the one you recommended. Taste does matter lol. Thank you
What do you think, are these products worth the cost?
The high salt is great for my daughter who is diagnosed with Pots /Ehlers. She needs salt everyday!!
To give them credit they conducted their study on effectiveness scientifically. If you think about it when they test medications it’s usually a blind placebo not a comparison with a similar medication.
I just ordered a small sample pack of LMNT - I will come back here after I try them! - I have never taken any electrolytes at all before - just drink a lot of water by itself - so I’m curious to see!
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@@DOUBLE0SEVUN he died. Moral of the story is use Liquid IV
These little packet salt things are such a bad deal unless you only need one bottles worth at a time. If you want to use them in a 3 liter bladder while hiking the cost starts going crazy for what they tell you to use per liter. I find tub options like Re-Lyte Mix (another natural zero sugar electrolytes mix) and stuff to be a better option. It takes up less room in my bag, as well having 50-75 servings (depending on brand) in a small tub instead of all the packets. I don't understand why all the backpacking and hiking channels push LMNT or Liquid IV so hard when it doesn't make sense for packing in a bag or price per serving for long term use. I mean for runners LMNT and Liquid IV smaller size servings make sense but not for long distance hikers and backpackers.
excellent review !
Sooooo, Mr. Orr, what do you use after or during your runs?
Liquid IV seems to serve well with me. I don’t use it all the time but on a equatorial hot Florida day it gets me through
Liquid IV seems to be for the Gatorade crowd. The same people who prioritize taste over performance.
bro people out here drinking electrolyte while laying down watching movies lmao
I started with the 20 buck pak with samples of LMNT and decided to order the big box and I clearly stated No subscription but today I got another box and I still have 3/4 of the first box. At 135 bucks a box I cannot afford more of the LMNT paks. CAREFUL FOLKS!
Liquid IV Sugar free and Liquid IV I tried both good option.
If you drink more water, increase your sodium a bit and take a good multivitamin every day, same thing, right? I don't think I need a subscription for flavored salt packets.
Sort of yes. If you do heavy labor and heavy exercises most days of the week, adding in these packets is EXTREMELY beneficial. You lose a lot of sodium in outdoor manual labor heat and during exercise. Also you’re losing out on potassium, magnesium, several other electrolytes trying to keep your body up and going.
If you work an office desk job, and exercise heavily afterwards, I don’t think you need these packets. Just eat a healthy diet with salt.
Love watching your channel! What you think about the BPN electrolytes? I’ve tried the other two and taking The BPN at the moment.
this guy is too underrated
Appreciate it man!
Liquid IV tastes better, more sweet. Good for an off day or just chilling. LMNT I feel performs better, more mineral content. Necessary for a hot garage/outdoor workout. Both use stevia 🥴
Can you also review DRIP DROP ORS I would love your feed back on it
I have recently switched to the Loquid IV from Drip Drop, and I am so glad I did it. The results I think are very good I just can't stand the taste of the lemon-lime personally it calls for the entire packet but it makes the water so sobring ⁵in flavor that is almost too much . In my opinion you could mix 1 stick with a gallon of water. I know they have other flavors that tastes much better this was just a discount box from Sam's Club and only had one flavor in it. I think it's a bit pricey but at Sam's Club you can get 30 of them for $25 which is a good deal compared to buying the smaller boxes
Id look for an alternative. I dont see why people would drink something that the first and main ingredient is sugar....
Just to add my thoughts. LMNT blows Liquid IV out of the water
How strange, I was literally about to comment this exact same thing almost word for word. Liquid IV is just sugar water
You already know it douse lmnt is the bomb I love it the best on the market
Why do you like maltodextrin? It’s a garbage ingredient
Great video Ty!
Only need 1/2 stick per bottle of the LMNT
Great Video. Thank you:)
LMNT also has a non sugar, non stevia choice. It is called (RAW)
I make my own but these might be hand on the road. I usually just carry salt shakers and just add to water
I mix my lmnt pack with 32oz water. My fav flavor is mango 🥭 chili🌶️. 😋
Nice video, off topic but what chain is that?
Raspberry flavor from element is the absolute best one. I hate I took a chance and bought the citrus one last month.
I just got turned on to LMNT. I tried the Mango Chili and it was delicious.
Spiking insulin over and over again with sugar can and will lead to serious health issues that may not be immediately recognizable but will be further down the line... brain & kindney issues, hyperinsulinemia leading to obesity, a lot of health info needed to be considered in your comparison... might be something ppl need to study up on...