I graduated with my bachelors in Health & Wellness in 2018. I always have to pee about an hour after I drink a 16oz bottle of water with a squirt and a half of MiO in it. You can buy single Mio bottles or you can buy packs of them. In fact, it seems as though people can have severe reactions to the artificial sweetener used in Mio, as well as Propylene Glycol (often used in antifreeze, solvants, and break fluid), as well aas maltic acid, and the artificial coloring. The only reason I'm posting here is because this is the first thing that pops up if you search Mio water enhancer immediate allergic reaction, which was the search I was on. The customizable nature of the product, in conjunction with the convenience and great taste, make MiO a very easy recommendation for those looking for a high quality "on-the-go" water enhancer. I just want to caution anyone thinking of buying it that there is something in it that can cause a severe allergic reaction in some people. Let's go ahead and get it out there: I, First and foremost, MiO is an absolute breeze to use. Watching the liquids mix together is an absolute joy in and of itself, but I've found that it really only takes one firm shake of the bottle (or a few good stirs, if used in an open glass) to fully mix the MiO in with the water. It actually adds extra nutrients to your drink. More on how MiO is sweetened will be covered later in this article. That is way too much! You can find the MiO ingredients below with detailed descriptions to give you more information. I tried fruit punch and strawberry watermelon and they have been great. My wife and I were away in St Lucia for vacation and took a few of these with us. servings, with a serving size being a "squeeze." Flip, squirt, drink. Shamelessly addicted! I'm sorry to hear that you've had an averse reaction to the artificial sweeteners in MiO, Anonymous. It tastes great, so I don't mind getting up from my desk at work to head to the restroom. sucralose is reportedly 600 times sweeter than table sugar. And on an extreme workout day, I'd go through two bottles of plain water.Just found this in a store in Canada, so happy to have found it.. One small dose, I'm already enjoying water, and that's enough for me.I don't care much for "cancer" and stuff. I don't know if any of the other flavors are better but unfortunately I was so disappointed by the lemonade I will not be trying any other entries in this product line. Sucralose, has been acknowledged as the safest artificial sweetener in existence (that is Splenda brand), however, some people still do have reactions to these things. Please do not listen to this review......There is a lack of general knowledge of how your basal metabolic rate (BMR) works. I also have it and also drink white rum and MIO lemonade every night as a hot beverage.I also add 3 yellow skittles.The color and taste are awesome! In reference to (above) "anonymous", I, too, am dealing with after affects of Mio. This is good and bad, as it makes the capacity of each capsule a bit ambiguous, but that ambiguity also allows for the drinker to more easily determine for his or her self how flavorful each serving will be. I then knew, I had to do something about this..well I hate the taste of water, and for those of you who say water has no taste..It does. Is citric acid keto friendly? Can you use MiO in carbonated water? Why do we have so much cancer? haha so anyways, I found mio and now I drink at least 3 glasses a day. Mio has become widely popular and can be found in just about any supermarket, grocery store, or online. Mio just arrived in Canada...well at least in my province. Coming out of what I though was a 10 day cold, I noticed my nasal discharge was very dark in color while I consumed 4 or 5- 16 oz. My doctor said I am miotic.I think it is from too much MiO.I drink crystal light Pomtini with strawberry-watermelon MiO.I am all MFI now.LOL. Lots of it. We will eat, drink and be merry regardless. There is no proof. Basically, these water enhancers are fancy, concentrated versions of zero-calorie flavored waters or sports drinks, like Vitamin Water Zero and Powerade Zero. Artificial sweeteners are fine as long as you regulate your usage of them. Hayden January 21, 2013 at 9:43 AM. Increased desire to eat is really the only one I know of with Aspartame. I am loving all of the inside . This all came down to the sweetening ingredient. I track my calories daily and I can go back each and every day as validation and prove to myself that this isnt true. Is water keto friendly? I'm glad to see that you are both enjoying MiO. It's that thing that keeps you from picking up the last doughnut from a box of a dozen, or makes you get off the couch and go for a run. Artificial coloring is a cancer causing agent. In moderation and normal circumstances, it is ok to have on the keto diet. I would suggest buying am an assortment of flavors until you find the particular flavor you love. Kangen Water or pH drops to change the pH in water is the safe and sensible way to drink water. i would guess the makers of Mio are just helping us practice carrying around our bottles of insulin when we are all diabetics in the future. Right now, we teach kids the food pyramid and basic food groups in elementary school, but we don't teach them enough about what is actually happening in their body. Anonymous 3 and 4:Thanks for the feedback! I also keep plastic spoons in a cup for the children.The sign says "EAT theYELLOW SNOW".My neighbors hate me but kids love it! Yes, gum arabic ok to consume on the keto diet. Overall it's a great product andI encourage you to purchase it. The nutritional information lists a "squeeze" as 2 mL (about 1/2 tsp), but a 2 mL squeeze is, in all honesty, hard not to exceed. For me the artificial aftertaste was very strong and unpleasant. But always remember that too much of something is not a smart idea, so don’t have too much MiO because there haven’t been long term studies on its side effects. Don't drink it. There are hundreds of things in the world other than food products that will cause the cancer cells to grow and become a problem. Thanks for your comment, Mary Ann. Since starting to drink Mio, I haven't had the sweet cravings at all, have cut soda completely out with no regrets, have been drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily (very light on the flavoring - just enough to cut that aftertaste out) and am already feeling better! I'm trying not to over-do it because of the whole "too much of anything..." thing, but anything that helps me drink more water is a GOOD thing! I completely agree with this review, and as for someone mentioning this product making the drinker crave a cookie or other sweets afterward.... that wouldn't make sense to me even if I hadn't drunk this product. There should at least be a "MIO FREE" line of this product. When I make fruit smoothies, I mix the orange flavor with a cup of water and add that instead of apple juice. I would say yes it is safe for keto. As a side note, it is understood here that a typical water bottle is 16.9 fl. Like it goes right through me. Now he intends to help others with their journey by providing quality content about keto. The only other things I drink are milk and occasionally I will have a diet rite if I have a craving for soda. I also will grab an Atkins bar that are low in carbs and sodium. All rights reserved. I’ve always wondered what this meant on the nutrition label. There aren’t any carbs and doesn’t have an effect on insulin levels so it is safe for keto. The ingredients in, say, the lemonmint flavor are the epitome of simplicity: reverse osmosis water, spearmint, and lemon essence.If you would ever like some other recommendations of natural beverages that I've had, feel free to email me at the link listed in the sidebar. No it does not have any sugar or carbs and this is what makes it appealing to keto dieters and dieters all around. Those who suspect that they may have an allergy to specific artificial sweeteners or ingredients may want to approach drinks and enhancers like MiO with caution. They may not all be keto friendly so beware. I just checked in to read the review (nicely written by the way, I will check out mio myself now) but these comments seem to be filled with trolls and self declared doctors.