MiO is a concentrated liquid intended to add flavor to water. It may help you drink more water throughout the day without adding extra sugars or calories. Three of the four product lines are caffeine-free, and all are kosher and vegetarian-friendly.

However, MiO contains artificial sweeteners, dyes, and preservatives that may have side effects. High-intensity sweeteners present in MiO have also been shown to increase sugar cravings and sugar dependence in the long run. MiO is considered safe to use by the FDA and its ingredients may have some health benefits.

MiO is listed as containing less than 2% natural flavors. Other listed ingredients are citric acid, malic acid, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, potassium citrate, gum arabic, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, Red 40, Blue 1, and potassium sorbate.

MiO Sport Naturally Flavored with other natural flavors Arctic Grape Liquid Water Enhancer with Electrolytes transforms plain water with a boost of electrolytes and B vitamins, creating a refreshing drink to help you power through your day.

MiO Original contains seven additive ingredients that are recommended to be avoided, while MiO Energy contains ten. Nutritionists and experts generally consider MiO unhealthy and suggest opting for regular water or flavored water enhancers free of preservatives and artificial sweeteners.

High-intensity sweeteners present in MiO have been found to cause negative changes to insulin sensitivity and brain and gut function. Some natural flavoring compounds and preservatives in MiO have also been linked to negative effects on memory, coordination, and whole-body inflammation.

What is MiO? MiO is a sugar and calorie free liquid water enhancer. Each MiO product is available in a variety of flavors and sweetened with the artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium.

The name “Mio” is a play on words. It is a Spanish translation of the word “mine” as in belongs to me, not the hole in the ground.

However, MiO contains artificial sweeteners, dyes, and preservatives that may have side effects. High-intensity sweeteners present in MiO have also been shown to increase sugar cravings and sugar dependence in the long run. MiO is considered safe to use by the FDA and its ingredients may have some health benefits.

Some natural flavoring compounds and preservatives in MiO have also been linked to negative effects on memory, coordination, and whole-body inflammation. Additionally, some of the artificial food dyes found in MiO have been found to be contaminated with carcinogens.

High-intensity sweeteners present in MiO have been found to cause negative changes to insulin sensitivity and brain and gut function. Some natural flavoring compounds and preservatives in MiO have also been linked to negative effects on memory, coordination, and whole-body inflammation.

Artificial sweeteners and other additives found in MiO can cause damage to the kidneys over time. It's important to use MiO in moderation and ensure that you are drinking plenty of plain, purified water to keep your kidneys healthy.

Ingestion of foods with propylene glycol have also been shown to cause contact dermatitis, which is an inflammation of the skin. MiO also contains potassium sorbate, which is a chemical additive that is synthetically produced for use as a preservative.

Taiwanese Mio Technology Corporation (Chinese: 宇達電通股份有限公司), a subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation, is a Taiwanese electronics maker that manufactures and markets pocket PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smartphones and personal navigation devices (PNDs). It sells products under the "Navman" and "Mio" brands.

MiO is considered safe to use by the FDA and its ingredients may have some health benefits.

Overall, MiO water enhancers have been deemed safe for consumption by the FDA. However, individual preferences and health concerns should be considered when choosing whether to use MiO or explore natural alternatives to flavor water.