Have you ever touched down after a long flight that just crossed three time zones and felt your body try to tell you that something’s up? Do you feel as if your skin is tight, you have a parched mouth, and you have a dull headache? You’re both sleepy and awake, you’re craving caffeine as much as you’re craving rest, and you can’t figure out whether it’s jet lag or tiredness. What if we were to tell you that there’s a way to battle all of this, while also avoiding the discomforts arising from a long flight? Behold Liquid IV for long-haul flights, which is nothing short of a miracle.
These powdered electrolyte drink mixes, which use a proprietary formula, hydrate the body faster than simply drinking water. And it’s this powerful tool that will change the way you look at long-haul flights in the future — it did for us! Here’s a useful and detailed guide to changing your flying experience with Liquid IV.
Also read: The Best Time to Drink Liquid IV.
Helps You Relax
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Long-haul flights can suck the life out of you, so catching up on rest and sleep does seem like the best idea if you’re confined to a space for eight long hours. However, travel is tiring, so you might not even be able to relax, what with travel anxiety, muscle tension, and excessive noise around. Liquid IV happens to be the quickest and most reliable way to relax and maybe even catch some zzzs during travel, giving our bodies a natural nudge in the right direction. It might have been designed to pump our bodies with energy and hydration, but it’s that very combination that has helped our bodies relax and sleep fast in the past. The best bit is that not only were they very easy to pour, mix, and drink, but they were also small enough to fit into our carry-on backpacks.
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Nips Airsickness In The Bud
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Do you tend to get sick during travel? Have you been trying to find ways to keep nausea at bay for years, but nothing has worked? Why not try Liquid IV? The electrolyte mix has been very helpful for us when we’ve also experienced airsickness in the past, whether it’s been from travel, heat, or dehydration. Its proprietary formula contains sodium, glucose, potassium, and essential vitamins (C, B12, B5, B3, and B6), which end up replenishing electrolytes and fluids in our bodies. Moreover, this optimized ratio ensured that the hydration actually reached our bodies quicker and more efficiently than water alone, thus keeping nausea at bay.
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Pumps You With Necessary Vitamins and Minerals
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The combination of changing time zones, elevation, disruption of our regular routine, and the excitement of adventure and adrenaline means that we aren’t exactly thinking about overall health and well-being when we fly. That’s where Liquid IV is of great help. For instance, its Sugar-Free Hydration Multiplier isn’t just beneficial for hydration but also takes care of overall well-being when we fly. Firstly, the brand has released an innovative sugar-free version of its bestselling Hydration Multiplier, which means that it caters to a wider range of travelers.
Notwithstanding the mix, the Liquid IV solutions offer a plethora of health benefits. Firstly, they contain five essential vitamins — Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6, and B12 — which are an excellent source of daily nutrition. So, they keep our bodies well-balanced in terms of nutrition even in long-haul flights, even if we eat junk food. Secondly, the proprietary Allulose-Amino Acid Blend helped rehydrate us better and more effectively than if we’d drunk just water. This is a blessing during summer travel, especially to European countries, when the sunshine hits us the minute we step off the aircraft. Finally, the blend is free of any artificial colors and sweeteners, and is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.
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Satisfies Hunger Pangs
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Gone are the days when airline food would truly excite us. These days, we’d be lucky to get something palatable, especially if one isn’t flying business or first class. After all, who wants to eat mushy peas and processed meats on flights? One of the best things we’ve discovered is that Liquid IV not only kept us hydrated when we were flying, but it was also a lifesaver in keeping us satiated when we wanted to avoid any sort of food, including airline food! Bringing along Liquid IV’s Beach Day Essentials Bundle or the Immune Support Bundle not only kept us hydrated but also full on the go.
Moreover, the five essential vitamins in the formula contained more Vitamin C than an orange and more potassium than a banana. Thus, it also helped us fight headaches and dehydration that could arise from any possible sugar crashes.
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Prevents Dryness
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No matter where we’ve traveled or how far, there’s one peculiar feeling that every single traveler has faced after stepping off long flights — it’s the distinct discomfort of tight skin, a parched mouth, and an aching head. As it turns out, places with lower humidity levels, like flights, will do that to you, and the only way to fight that is with hydration and electrolytes. Enter hydration hero Liquid IV, which not only rehydrates the body faster than water but also fights all the issues that come with dryness and dehydration.
All we’d do is pack a stick of the amazing Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier for every flight (no more than one per day) and chug it every two hours. Furthermore, the brand has even introduced a fantastic sugar-free version of the original hydration multiplier, so you needn’t worry about sugar spikes either. What could be better?
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Keeps You Hydrated
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One of the biggest drawbacks of flying, if we can call it that, is that it sucks your body of all any hydration. That’s because airplanes have less than 20% humidity when they fly at high altitudes. Liquid IV helps you prepare for your flight with proper hydration, giving you the best chance of landing at your destination without feeling like a dried-out raisin. All you need to do is pack Liquid IV in an easy-access pocket in your carry-on before you leave for the airport.
“Airlines idea of hydration is alcohol and caffeine, so Liquid IV was definitely a lifesaver!”
WOW Travel
Since the brand recommends drinking just one stick per day, mix it in a bottle of water after getting through security and immigration, and keep chugging a bit of the Liquid IV electrolyte mix every two hours. The brand’s CTT (Cellular Transport Technology) will help your body get the most from your water, delivering hydration to your blood faster than just water alone. Also, since airlines don’t offer much in the hydration department, this mix will keep you prepared as well, allowing your body to absorb precious water and electrolytes that the dry air and altitude deprive you of. Keep drinking once you land as well.
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Does Liquid IV help with dehydration when flying?
Yes, Liquid IV helps combat dehydration caused by the elevation and dry cabin air, which further helps mitigate jet lag, headaches, and fatigue.
How many Liquid IV packs can I consume per flight?
According to the brand’s website, pack a single stick of Liquid IV’s Hydration Multiplier for every two hours in flights, setting alarms or timers to remind yourself and chug.
How long do Liquid IV packets last?
Since it’s a non-RTD electrolyte powder/beverage, it should be used within a day or two after opening.
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