DripDrop vs Liquid IV: Sodium, Sugar and Price Compared
Love Life Supplements
Reviewed by Sarah Law, Dip CNM, Naturopathic Nutritionist
DripDrop vs Liquid IV: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier puts more sodium and more sugar in each stick (500 mg sodium and 11 g sugar, against 330 mg and 7 g in DripDrop Original), but DripDrop is mixed into 8 oz of water instead of 16 oz, so the drink you sip is saltier and sweeter per litre: about 1,390 mg of sodium per litre for DripDrop against about 1,060 mg for Liquid I.V. DripDrop Original is the stronger, rehydration-style drink; Liquid I.V. is the milder everyday one, and the only one of the two with a UK store. On price, DripDrop costs $1.12 a stick and Liquid I.V. $1.56, but a full 16 oz of DripDrop Original at label strength takes two sticks ($2.25). Both brands sell zero-sugar versions, and they differ more than the originals: DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus has 660 mg of sodium with stevia, while DripDrop Zero Sugar uses sucralose and acesulfame K. If you want minerals without sugar or artificial sweeteners, our Love Life Supplements Ultimate Electrolytes gives 500 mg sodium, 500 mg potassium and 150 mg magnesium per scoop with zero sugar, from £0.84 a serving on our UK store and $1.14 on our US store for a new subscriber.
Our figures come from our printed labels and an independent lab report. Ultimate Electrolytes supplies 500 mg of sodium from Himalayan pink salt, 500 mg of potassium from potassium chloride and 150 mg of magnesium from magnesium malate (40% of the UK NRV) per serving, mixed into 500 ml of water, with 30 servings a tub and zero sugar. Lot 33447931 (Orange and Lime) was tested by Certified Group in Tustin, California, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, on 5 December 2025 (report 25-660895): it measured 610 mg sodium, 564 mg potassium and 165 mg magnesium per 5 g. A tub is £27.95 on our UK store (Unflavoured £24.95) and $37.99 on our US store, or £25.16 and $34.19 for the first Subscribe & Save order. Verified buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 211 ratings, and it is covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
Ultimate Electrolytes: 500 mg sodium, 500 mg potassium and 150 mg magnesium per serving, zero sugar, stevia only, six flavours including Unflavoured.
View product- Per stick, Liquid I.V. has more sodium. 500 mg against 330 mg in DripDrop Original and DripDrop Zero Sugar. DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus has the most of the two brands: 660 mg.
- Per glass, DripDrop is stronger. DripDrop Original and Zero Sugar go into 8 oz of water, so the drink carries about 1,390 mg of sodium per litre. Liquid I.V. in 16 oz carries about 1,060 mg.
- Sugar: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 11 g a stick, DripDrop Original 7 g. Both brands sell zero-sugar versions.
- Sweeteners differ most in the zero-sugar range: DripDrop Zero Sugar uses sucralose and acesulfame K, Zero Sugar Plus uses stevia, Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free uses allulose and stevia.
- Only Liquid I.V. sells in the UK directly. DripDrop ships only within the US, according to its own FAQ.
- Neither brand adds much potassium or magnesium relative to sodium. If those are what you are after, a 1:1 sodium to potassium powder with magnesium, like ours, is a different design.
DripDrop vs Liquid IV: the comparison table
The table compares what is in one serving of each product, as the brand directs you to mix it. Every DripDrop, Liquid I.V. and LMNT figure was read from the brand's own US product page or nutrition panel on 26 October 2026, using the Lemon Lime flavour where flavours differ (Raspberry Lemonade for DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus). Prices are each brand's standard one-off price for its usual pack, before subscription discounts.
| Product (mix with) | Sodium | Potassium / magnesium | Sugar and sweetener | Price per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DripDrop Original (one 10 g stick in 8 oz) | 330 mg | 180 mg / 40 mg | 7 g sugar (9 g carbs, 35 kcal); sugar, fructose, dextrose and sucralose | $1.12 (32 sticks, $35.99) |
| DripDrop Zero Sugar (one 4.5 g stick in 8 oz) | 330 mg | 180 mg / 40 mg | 0 g sugar (3 g carbs, 10 kcal); sucralose and acesulfame potassium | $1.12 (32 sticks, $35.99) |
| DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus (one stick in 16 oz) | 660 mg | 360 mg / 80 mg | 0 g sugar (2 g carbs as fibre, 25 kcal); stevia (Reb M) | $1.50 (30 sticks, $44.99) |
| Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier (one 16 g stick in 16 oz) | 500 mg | 370 mg / not on panel | 11 g sugar (50 kcal); cane sugar, dextrose and stevia | $1.56 (16 sticks, $24.99) / £1.25 (16 sticks, £19.99) |
| Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free (one 13 g stick in 16 oz) | 500 mg | 370 mg / not on panel | 0 g sugar (5 g carbs, 20 kcal); allulose and stevia | $1.56 (14 sticks, $21.84) |
| LMNT Recharge (one stick) | 1,000 mg | 200 mg / 60 mg | No sugar; stevia in flavours | $1.50 (30 sticks, $45) |
| Love Life Supplements Ultimate Electrolytes (one 5 g scoop in 500 ml) | 500 mg | 500 mg / 150 mg (malate) | 0 g sugar; stevia (steviol glycosides); Unflavoured has none | £0.93 / $1.27 one-off; £0.84 / $1.14 first subscription order |
Sources: dripdrop.com, liquid-iv.com, liquid-iv.co.uk and drinklmnt.com product pages and nutrition panels, read 26 October 2026. Liquid I.V.'s UK page does not print its panel in the page text, so the Liquid I.V. figures are from the US panels; the UK price is from liquid-iv.co.uk. Our figures are from our printed labels (Watermelon is a 4 g serving and Unflavoured 3.2 g, with the same mineral amounts) and our live store prices. We have not converted any currency. Price per serving is pack price divided by sticks or servings.
The two brands are not mixed the same way, and that changes the picture. DripDrop's original-style sticks are designed for a small 8 oz glass, about 237 ml. Liquid I.V., DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus and our powder are designed for about 16 oz or 500 ml. So "per stick" and "per glass" give different winners. For a closer look at the high-sodium end of the market, our LMNT vs Liquid I.V. vs Ultimate Electrolytes comparison covers LMNT in more detail.
Is DripDrop better than Liquid IV?
Neither is better for everyone: DripDrop Original makes a stronger, saltier drink in a smaller glass, and Liquid I.V. makes a milder drink in a bigger one with more sugar per stick. Pick by what you are using it for and where you live.
Pick by how you will use it
DripDrop Original or Zero Sugar Plus. Both make a drink of about 1,390 mg of sodium per litre, saltier than Liquid I.V. as directed.
Liquid I.V. or a 500 mg sodium zero-sugar powder. Liquid I.V. adds 11 g of sugar a stick; ours adds none and carries 500 mg of potassium and 150 mg of magnesium.
DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus (stevia) or Ultimate Electrolytes (stevia, or nothing at all in Unflavoured). Avoid DripDrop Zero Sugar if you prefer to skip sucralose and acesulfame K.
DripDrop ships only within the US. Liquid I.V. has a UK store, and our Ultimate Electrolytes is sold on both our UK and US stores.
The case for DripDrop is concentration. Its original formula pairs sodium with a smaller amount of sugar in a small volume, closer in spirit to an oral rehydration solution than to a sports drink, and the brand describes itself that way. The case for Liquid I.V. is convenience: one stick in a standard bottle, wide availability and a choice of flavours. The case against both, for daily sipping, is that neither the originals' sugar nor DripDrop Zero Sugar's artificial sweeteners are needed if all you want is the minerals.
Which has more sodium, DripDrop or Liquid IV?
Liquid I.V. has more sodium per stick (500 mg against 330 mg), but DripDrop makes the saltier drink, because one stick of DripDrop Original or Zero Sugar goes into half the water. What matters for how much fluid you keep is the sodium concentration of the drink, so the table below converts every product to a litre of drink mixed as directed.
| Drink, mixed as directed | Water per serving | Sodium per litre | Carbohydrate per litre | Calories per litre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DripDrop Original | 8 oz (237 ml) | about 1,390 mg (60 mmol) | 38 g (30 g sugar) | 148 kcal |
| DripDrop Zero Sugar | 8 oz (237 ml) | about 1,390 mg (60 mmol) | 13 g (0 g sugar) | 42 kcal |
| DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus | 16 oz (473 ml) | about 1,395 mg (61 mmol) | 4 g (fibre) | 53 kcal |
| Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | 16 oz (473 ml) | about 1,060 mg (46 mmol) | 23 g (23 g sugar) | 106 kcal |
| Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free | 16 oz (473 ml) | about 1,060 mg (46 mmol) | 11 g (0 g sugar) | 42 kcal |
| Ultimate Electrolytes | 500 ml | 1,000 mg (43 mmol) | 0 g sugar | Not stated on our label |
Our arithmetic from each brand's panel and mixing direction, 26 October 2026: per-serving amount divided by the water volume, using 1 US fl oz = 29.57 ml. One mmol of sodium is 23 mg. LMNT is left out of this table because its mixing volume is a personal choice rather than one fixed amount.
Why does concentration matter? In a classic 1995 study, men who had sweated off about 2% of their body mass drank one of four drinks that differed only in sodium: 2, 26, 52 or 100 mmol per litre. The more sodium the drink held, the less urine they passed over the next five and a half hours. Only the 52 and 100 mmol drinks left them close to fluid balance; on the two lower-sodium drinks they ended up about 0.4 to 0.7 litres short.1 DripDrop, at about 60 mmol per litre, sits above the lower of the two drinks that worked; Liquid I.V. and our powder, at 43 to 46 mmol per litre as directed, sit a little below it.
DripDrop cites a small 2020 trial on its product page. Nine healthy men cycled for 75 minutes in the heat, then drank water, a sports drink (31 mmol sodium and 62 g carbohydrate per litre) or an oral rehydration drink labelled DD (60 mmol sodium and 33 g carbohydrate per litre) equal to 150% of their sweat loss. They kept 30% of the oral rehydration drink, against 10% of the sports drink and none of the water (minus 4%). Time-trial performance three hours later was similar across all three drinks.2 It is a small study, but it supports the general rule: a saltier drink is held on to better.
How much you need depends on how much you sweat. A 2019 analysis of 1,303 athletes found that endurance athletes lost sodium at an average of 51.7 mmol an hour, about 1,200 mg, with a wide spread from person to person.3 For a heavy, salty sweater, one stick of any product on this page replaces only part of an hour's losses. For a desk day, one serving is plenty, and most people already eat more salt than daily guidance suggests.
More is not always better in the other direction either. Drinking large volumes of plain water during long events can dilute blood sodium: a study at the 2002 Boston Marathon found 13% of runners tested at the finish had low blood sodium, and the strongest risk factors were gaining weight during the race, which means drinking more than they sweated, and a finishing time over four hours.4 Drink to thirst, and add sodium when you are sweating heavily.
Which has less sugar, DripDrop or Liquid IV?
DripDrop Original has less sugar per stick (7 g against 11 g in Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier), but more per litre of drink as directed (about 30 g against 23 g), because it is mixed with half the water. Both brands sell zero-sugar versions, and that is where the sweeteners differ.
Why the originals contain sugar
Glucose is absorbed in the gut together with sodium, which pulls water with it; that is the principle behind medical oral rehydration solutions. In the 2016 Beverage Hydration Index trial, 72 men each drank a litre of water and of three other drinks, from 13 tested in all, on separate occasions. An oral rehydration solution and milk kept more of the fluid in the body over four hours than water did, while a standard sports drink did no better than water.5 So sugar is there for a reason, but the amount and the sodium alongside it decide whether it helps.
In Great Britain, a drink may only claim that it "enhances the absorption of water during physical exercise" if it is a carbohydrate-electrolyte solution that supplies 80 to 350 kcal per litre from carbohydrate along with set amounts of sodium.6 Liquid I.V.'s UK page uses that wording for its sugared Hydration Multiplier. A zero-sugar drink cannot make the claim, and we do not make it for ours.
The zero-sugar versions
- DripDrop Zero Sugar (8 oz sticks): sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium, with a little maltodextrin, and 3 g of carbohydrate a stick.
- DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus (16 oz sticks): sweetened with stevia leaf extract (Rebaudioside M), with 2 g of chicory root fibre and 2 g of glycine, an amino acid, plus added vitamins, calcium and phosphorus. DripDrop says it contains no artificial sweeteners.
- Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free: sweetened with allulose and stevia, with the amino acids L-glutamine and L-alanine. Allulose is a rare sugar with almost no calories; the US label notes that it adds a dietarily insignificant amount of sugar.
- Ultimate Electrolytes: six ingredients in the flavoured versions (Himalayan pink salt, magnesium malate, potassium chloride, citric acid, natural flavouring and steviol glycosides) and three in Unflavoured. No sugar, no carbohydrate fillers and no artificial sweeteners.
For training, sugar is fuel as well as a carrier. Current guidance suggests small amounts of carbohydrate for sessions of about an hour, up to about 60 g an hour for two to three hours, and up to about 90 g an hour for ultra-endurance events.7 One stick of DripDrop Original or Liquid I.V. supplies 9 to 11 g, so neither is a fuelling drink on its own. Our electrolytes vs sports drinks guide covers when a sugared drink makes sense, and our sugar-free electrolyte powder comparison compares five zero-sugar options side by side.
"When clients compare hydration sticks, I ask them to turn the pack over and read two lines: sodium and sugar. A drink with some sugar makes sense around a long, sweaty session, but for sipping through a desk day most people do better with a zero-sugar mix, so the sugar does not quietly add up across the week."
Sarah Law, Naturopathic Nutritionist | Optimised Female
DripDrop vs LMNT: which has more sodium?
LMNT has more: 1,000 mg of sodium a stick, against 330 mg in DripDrop Original and 660 mg in DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus. LMNT has no sugar and adds 200 mg of potassium and 60 mg of magnesium; DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus adds 360 mg of potassium and 80 mg of magnesium plus vitamins. Both cost $1.50 a stick on their own sites as single boxes, so LMNT is the cheaper way to buy sodium ($0.75 per 500 mg against $1.14 for Zero Sugar Plus). DripDrop is the one to choose if you want a sugared, rehydration-style option in the same brand.
How much do DripDrop and Liquid IV cost per serving?
DripDrop costs $1.12 a stick (Original and Zero Sugar) or $1.50 (Zero Sugar Plus), and Liquid I.V. $1.56 a stick in the US or £1.25 in the UK, before subscription discounts. Because the products differ so much in sodium and in how much water they go into, the table also shows the cost of each 500 mg of sodium.
| Product | Pack and one-off price (26 Oct 2026) | Per serving | Per 500 mg sodium | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DripDrop Original | 32 sticks: $35.99 | $1.12 ($2.25 per 16 oz at label strength) | $1.70 | 25% off, per DripDrop's FAQ |
| DripDrop Zero Sugar | 32 sticks: $35.99 | $1.12 | $1.70 | 25% off, per DripDrop's FAQ |
| DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus | 30 sticks: $44.99 | $1.50 | $1.14 | 25% off, per DripDrop's FAQ |
| Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | 16 sticks: $24.99 (US); £19.99 (UK) | $1.56 / £1.25 | $1.56 (US) | $1.09 a stick (30% off, US) |
| Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free | 14 sticks: $21.84 (US) | $1.56 | $1.56 | $1.09 a stick (30% off, US) |
| LMNT Recharge | 30 sticks: $45 | $1.50 | $0.75 | $1.13 a stick in the 120-stick bundle |
| Ultimate Electrolytes | 30 servings: £27.95 (Unflavoured £24.95) / $37.99 | £0.93 / $1.27 | £0.93 / $1.27 | £0.84 / $1.14 a serving on the first order |
One-off prices from each brand's own website. We have not converted any currency: GBP prices are from UK stores and USD prices from US stores. Liquid I.V.'s UK page does not print a sodium figure in its text, so we have not calculated a UK cost per 500 mg. Our subscription price is what a new subscriber pays on the first order (£25.16 or $34.19 a tub).
On cost per 500 mg of sodium, LMNT is the cheapest by a distance, then DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus and our powder on a subscription. DripDrop Original looks cheaper than Liquid I.V. per stick, but it carries less sodium per stick, so it is the most expensive of the group per 500 mg of sodium and per 16 oz of drink.
Can you buy DripDrop in the UK?
Not from DripDrop directly. Its FAQ says it currently only ships within the United States, and we found no DripDrop store for the UK when we checked on 26 October 2026. Liquid I.V. runs a UK store (liquid-iv.co.uk) with 16-stick packs at £19.99. If you are in the UK and want a DripDrop-style drink without importing it, the practical choices are Liquid I.V., or a zero-sugar powder with a similar sodium dose such as our Ultimate Electrolytes, which is sold on both our UK and US stores (Raspberry and Orange and Lime in the US; six flavours in the UK).
How do they compare with UK and US daily amounts?
One serving of DripDrop, Liquid I.V. or our powder is between a seventh and a fifth of the daily sodium maximum in both the UK and the US (a stick of LMNT, at 1,000 mg, is over two fifths), and a small share of daily potassium. The UK and US use different reference figures, so the table shows both, each under its own name.
| Mineral | UK reference | US reference (NIH ODS / Dietary Guidelines) | DripDrop Original | Liquid I.V. | Ultimate Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | NHS: no more than 6 g salt a day (about 2.4 g sodium) | Less than 2,300 mg a day (Dietary Guidelines; FDA Daily Value 2,300 mg) | 330 mg | 500 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | NRV 2,000 mg; NHS: adults need 3,500 mg a day, and 3,700 mg or less a day from supplements is unlikely to cause obvious harm | Adequate Intake 3,400 mg (men), 2,600 mg (women) | 180 mg | 370 mg | 500 mg |
| Magnesium | NRV 375 mg; NHS: 300 mg (men), 270 mg (women); 400 mg or less a day from supplements unlikely to cause harm | RDA 400 to 420 mg (men), 310 to 320 mg (women); upper limit 350 mg a day from supplements | 40 mg | Not on panel | 150 mg (40% NRV) |
UK: NRVs from Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 Annex XIII as retained in GB law; NHS vitamins and minerals guidance and NHS salt guidance. US: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets for potassium and magnesium (RDA, AI and the supplemental upper limit), and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans / FDA for sodium.
In the authorised wording used in Great Britain, potassium contributes to normal muscle function and to normal functioning of the nervous system, and magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance, to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.6 We chose a 1:1 sodium to potassium ratio for Ultimate Electrolytes because most diets are shorter of potassium than of sodium; our formula breakdown explains the reasoning. If you also take a separate magnesium supplement, add the 150 mg in a serving to it, as the US supplemental upper limit is 350 mg a day.
How we test Ultimate Electrolytes
Each flavour of Ultimate Electrolytes has a certificate of analysis on its product page, and the Orange and Lime lot below was also sent to an independent US laboratory. Certified Group in Tustin, California, accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, tested lot 33447931 and reported on 5 December 2025 (report 25-660895).
| Test (lot 33447931, Orange and Lime) | Label per 5 g | Measured per 5 g |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium (ICP-OES) | 500 mg | 610 mg |
| Potassium (ICP-OES) | 500 mg | 564 mg |
| Magnesium (ICP-OES) | 150 mg | 165 mg |
| Microbiology (total aerobic count, yeast, mould, coliforms; E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa) | Not on label | Counts below 10 CFU/g; pathogens absent |
| Heavy metals (ICP-MS) | Not on label | Lead 0.47 mg/kg, arsenic 0.26 mg/kg, mercury 0.04 mg/kg, cadmium not detected |
Source: Certified Group report 25-660895, linked from the Test Results section of the Ultimate Electrolytes product page. The lead result is below the 3.0 mg/kg legal maximum for food supplements in Great Britain and the EU.15
All three minerals came in above the label figure, so a serving delivers at least what the label says. Salt from the earth carries trace metals, which is why our certificates of analysis include a heavy metal screen. We have not seen published batch results for DripDrop or Liquid I.V., so we cannot compare them on this point.
Where Love Life Supplements is not the best choice
We sell one of the products on this page, so here is where another product would suit you better.
- You want single-serve sticks for a bag or a pocket. DripDrop, Liquid I.V. and LMNT all sell sticks; Ultimate Electrolytes comes as a tub with a scoop.
- You want the most sodium per serving. LMNT (1,000 mg) and DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus (660 mg) carry more than our 500 mg.
- You want sugar in the drink, for a long session or because you prefer the taste. DripDrop Original or Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier fit; ours has none.
- You want added vitamins. DripDrop and Liquid I.V. add vitamin C and B vitamins; ours is minerals only.
- You have been told to limit salt. Check with your doctor before using any electrolyte drink, including ours.
Who should check with a doctor before using electrolytes?
Most healthy adults can have one serving of an electrolyte drink a day without any problem. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist first if any of these apply to you:
- You have been advised to follow a low-salt diet, or you have high blood pressure.
- You have kidney disease, because the kidneys clear excess potassium and magnesium.
- You take medicines that raise potassium, such as some blood pressure tablets (ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers) or potassium-sparing diuretics.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you are buying for a child. DripDrop's product pages ask parents to consult a healthcare provider for children aged 1 to 3.
- You are unwell with vomiting or diarrhoea. Ask a pharmacist; a pharmacy oral rehydration product may be the better choice.
For everyone else, the practical rule is short: one serving in water on most days, a second on hot or sweaty days, and carbohydrate as well for long sessions. Our guide to drinking electrolytes every day goes into more detail.
"One serving a day suits most of my clients. If someone is reaching for three or four sachets a day, I look at the basics first: how much plain water they drink, how much they really sweat, and how much salt is already in their food. More sachets is not always the answer."
Sarah Law, Naturopathic Nutritionist | Optimised Female
Frequently asked questions
Is DripDrop better than Liquid IV?
Neither is better for everyone. Per stick, Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has more sodium (500 mg vs 330 mg) and more sugar (11 g vs 7 g). But DripDrop Original is mixed with 8 oz of water instead of 16 oz, so the drink you actually sip is saltier: about 1,390 mg of sodium per litre against about 1,060 mg. DripDrop suits people who want a stronger, rehydration-style drink; Liquid I.V. is easier to find, including on a UK store. If you do not want sugar or artificial sweeteners, DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus (660 mg sodium, stevia) or a zero-sugar powder such as Love Life Supplements Ultimate Electrolytes (500 mg sodium, 500 mg potassium, 150 mg magnesium) is the better fit.
Which has more sugar, DripDrop or Liquid IV?
Per stick, Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has more: 11 g of sugar against 7 g in DripDrop Original, both read from the brands' US nutrition panels on 26 October 2026. Per litre of drink as directed, DripDrop is sweeter, because one stick goes into 8 oz of water rather than 16 oz. Both brands sell zero-sugar versions.
Is DripDrop or LMNT better?
They are built for different jobs. LMNT is a zero-sugar, high-sodium mix with 1,000 mg of sodium, 200 mg of potassium and 60 mg of magnesium a stick. DripDrop Original pairs 330 mg of sodium with 9 g of carbohydrate in a small, 8 oz drink, and DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus has 660 mg of sodium with no sugar. LMNT gives the most sodium per stick and the lowest cost per 500 mg of sodium; DripDrop gives you the option of some sugar in the drink.
What sweetener is in DripDrop Zero Sugar?
DripDrop Zero Sugar (the 8 oz sticks) lists sucralose and acesulfame potassium, plus a little maltodextrin, on its ingredient list. DripDrop Zero Sugar Plus (the 16 oz sticks) uses stevia leaf extract (Rebaudioside M) instead and says it contains no artificial sweeteners. Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free uses allulose and stevia.
Can you buy DripDrop in the UK?
Not from DripDrop itself. Its FAQ says it currently only ships within the United States, and we found no DripDrop store for the UK on 26 October 2026. Liquid I.V. has its own UK store, and Love Life Supplements Ultimate Electrolytes is sold on both our UK and US stores.
Can you drink DripDrop or Liquid IV every day?
Most healthy adults can have one serving a day. Liquid I.V.'s UK page says not to exceed one stick a day, and DripDrop says to follow the preparation and usage instructions on the pack. Count the sodium against daily guidance (the NHS maximum is 6 g of salt, about 2.4 g of sodium; the US limit is 2,300 mg), and check with your doctor first if you have been told to cut down on salt, have kidney problems, or take medicines that affect potassium.
About the Reviewer: Sarah Law, Dip CNM
Sarah Law is a Certified Naturopathic Nutritionist and Functional Practitioner specialising in hormonal health, gut health, and evidence-based nutrition. She holds a Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition from the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM, London) and is a Certified Functional Health Coach. Sarah combines naturopathic principles with modern functional nutrition science to help her clients make informed health decisions.
About the Author: Ben Law
Ben Law is the founder of Love Life Supplements and host of the Optimised Health Show. He is a qualified Advanced Dietary Supplement Advisor and Primal Blueprint Certified Expert, and has spent 14 years building transparent, research-led formulations manufactured to GMP and BRC standards. He wrote this guide from the published hydration research, each brand's own product pages and nutrition panels, and our own label and lab data.
DripDrop, Liquid I.V. and LMNT are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with Love Life Supplements. Learn more about Ben.
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