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Trace Minerals 40000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate 8 oz bottle

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!

8.2

Minimalists who want unflavored electrolyte concentrate to add to any drink

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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime 16-count electrolyte powder pouch

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier

7.0

Mainstream consumers who prioritize taste and convenience over clean-label credentials

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Overall Score
8.2
7.0
Ingredient Transparency
7.0
7.0
Electrolyte Profile
8.5
7.5
Ingredient Quality
8.5
6.0
Sugar Content
10.0
5.5
Taste & Mixability
5.5
9.0
Value
8.5
7.0
Versatility
9.0
8.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Price
$0.54/serving
$1.56/serving
Package Price
$25.99 for 48 servings
$24.99 for 16 servings

Making Your Decision

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts! logo

When to Choose Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!

Minimalists who want unflavored electrolyte concentrate to add to any drink

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts takes a unique approach — a pure liquid electrolyte concentrate with zero sugar, flavoring, or additives. Add it to water, juice, or smoothies for electrolytes without committing to a specific flavor. The trade-off is taste and convenience.

Strengths

  • Liquid concentrate format — add to any beverage without changing flavor significantly
  • Zero sugar, zero calories, zero carbs — purest electrolyte delivery method
  • 48 servings from one bottle at ~$0.54/serving with full mineral spectrum

Limitations

  • Concentrate has a strong mineral/salty taste if not diluted enough
  • Requires measuring — no pre-portioned convenience like stick packs
  • Some users report a metallic aftertaste at higher concentrations
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier logo

When to Choose Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier

Mainstream consumers who prioritize taste and convenience over clean-label credentials

Liquid I.V. is the most recognizable name in electrolytes, and the taste delivers. However, 11g of added sugar per serving and opaque "natural flavors" labeling put it behind cleaner competitors on ingredient quality. Best for those who want something that tastes great and is available everywhere.

Strengths

  • Uses Cellular Transport Technology (CTT) for enhanced water absorption
  • Widest flavor variety and most widespread retail availability
  • Great taste consistently praised in user reviews

Limitations

  • 11g of added sugar per serving — significantly more than clean-label competitors
  • Contains citric acid and natural flavors without full disclosure of sources
  • Moderate electrolyte content (500mg sodium) relative to sugar load

Ready to Get Started?

Trace Minerals 40000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate 8 oz bottle

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!

Score: 8.2
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime 16-count electrolyte powder pouch

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier

Score: 7.0