Over the past few years, hydration has gained significant popularity on social media. Because plain water isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, some have opted for flavor alternatives, such as WaterTok recipes, sports drinks, or Liquid I.V. for their hydration needs. One woman claims that the taste of Liquid I.V. can determine your hydration levels. Is this true?
In a clip with 5.6 million views, Florida TikToker Savona (@iamsavona) shares her recent discovery.
“I just found out something about Liquid I.V. If you drink it and it’s sweet, it means you’re dehydrated. If you drink it and it’s salty, it means you’re hydrated,” she says.
Then, she pulls out her pink tumbler. “I have some in here. I’m gonna try it out. Let’s see,” she says. After the content creator pulls open the cap and takes a few gulps, she delivers the verdict. “I’m definitely dehydrated,” she states.
Savona describes the flavor in the caption, “Mmm [tastes] like sugar water.”
What did viewers say?
Many shared the flavors they experienced when drinking Liquid I.V.
“What if it’s a sweet AND salty taste?” one viewer with over 16,000 likes asked.
“I’m never hydrated and it’s super salty for me,” another remarked.
“It was the most disgustingly sweet thing I ever tasted,” a third stated.
An avid fan of the company didn’t care about the taste. “I love liquid iv I don’t care how it taste imma drink it,” a fourth commented.
Liquid I.V. enters the chat
However, the company debunked Savona’s claim in the comments section. “Hi! some of the known signs of dehydration include headaches, fatigue, and thirst, however taste does not play a role in a person’s hydration status,” they refuted.
How dehydration affects the body
There is a common phenomenon where 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. However, the NIH states there is not enough data to support this. Since Savona mentioned taste, dehydration can make things saltier, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Because saliva contains salt, it can become diluted if you don’t drink enough water.
On the other hand, this also applies to all tastes if you have a dry mouth. This condition alters your taste buds, preventing your salivary glands from producing enough saliva. Nevertheless, dehydration affects everyone’s taste buds differently. For instance, one person may taste salt, while the other tastes sour. But the effects of dehydration don’t stop there. But dehydration isn’t limited to your mouth. Humans consist of approximately 60% water, making hydration essential for flushing out toxins and delivering nutrients to our cells in the body, per Dispatch Health. When this happens, some of the consequences include:
- Hallucinations
- Heat-related injuries
- Unconsciousness
- Hypovolemic shock
- Seizures
- Reduction of kidney and urinary function
- Organ failure
- Death
Keep in mind that overhydration is also detrimental; so, it’s essential to find the right balance.
@iamsavona mmm taste like sugar water
♬ original sound – savona ???
The Mary Sue reached out to Savona via Instagram direct message and TikTok comment as well as Liquid I.V. via press email.
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