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About Mike Roberto
Mike Roberto: The Researcher Who Founded PricePlow
n=1 Diet Researcher Scientist and Experimenter. Father. Husband. Entrepreneur. Water Animal. Heavy Metal Connoisseur. Patriot.
As the founder and CEO of PricePlow, Mike wears an extraordinary number of professional hats, but none is more important than father. PricePlow began as a deals website for nutritional supplements and vitamins, but has evolved into so much more as Mike's journey towards optimized healthspan opened the doors to several discoveries.
A "Biohacktivist" Armed with Data
Stealing a term coined by Shawn Wells, RDH, Mike is a "biohacktivist", stemming from the words "biohacker" and "activist". Through thousands of dollars spent on blood tests, specialized foods, and supplements, Mike has learned that conventional 'establishment' nutritional guidelines have failed him and his family. He has made it his mission to help bring awareness to those who seek a similar awakening.
Through PricePlow, Mike is backed up by a team of doctors, researchers, professional athletes, dieticians, and medical school students in an effort to bring source-cited truth to his followers. With their help, he utilizes certain dietary tools such as a low-carb diet with an emphasis on healthy meat to maintain optimal cognitive and physical health.
Mike combines his background in competitive sports, computer programming, and is known for his role as a biomedical scientist on television.[1] This experience combined, he has created one of the most helpful nutrition tools on the web -- with, of course, the help of his incredibly talented research and programming team.
Competitive Swimmer
In the sporting world, Mike comes from a swimming background where he began competing at the age of five. He played water polo at the Ohio State University and is now a competitive sand volleyball player and Master's swimmer, specializing in endurance ocean swims as well as freestyle butterfly sprints. Mike participates in US Masters Swim races in Central Texas. He is 6'0 and weighs in at 185lbs as of December 2018..
But it's not all water -- when he's not spending ridiculous hours developing PricePlow and poking holes at the latest diet research, he can be found training at home.
Family and home life: "Know Your Child"
At home, Mike is married to his wonderful wife Jill, and together they raise their delightfully precious daughter, who was born in the fall of 2017. Mike and Jill have taken an extremely active "know your child" stance, educating her as much as possible as early as possible.
Mike lives outside of Austin, TX near the Hill Country, and is always happy to jump in on a triathlon relay as your swimming leg.
You can see Mike regularly on the PricePlow YouTube Channel.
Follow Mike Roberto on Social Media
Mike spends nearly all of his social media time on the @PricePlow accounts, but there are some personal accounts too:
- Twitter: @MicroBerto (@PricePlow for industry-related activity)
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeroberto/
- Facebook: facebook.com/mike.roberto (see also PricePlow's Facebook)
- YouTube: YouTube.com/PricePlow
- Instagram: @PricePlow
- IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm3834816
- Personal Blog: MikeRoberto.com (relatively defunct)
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Granite Supplements was started in 2017 by John ‘Mountain Dog’ Meadows, as a passion project to deliver the best products to not only his clients, fans, and followers but for himself as well. John knows there’s great value in taking supplements, as long as your diet and training are in check. But he also […]
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Action Nutrition’s BOLT Extreme Energy: The Pre Workout for Fasted Training
Action Nutrition came onto the supplement scene in 2019, with one main objective in mind: create products that are effective, taste amazing, and affordable. Those are three things any consumer should value, because there are enough ineffective and overpriced supplements on the market already. Run by industry veterans who’ve been in the game […]
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HD Muscle: Newcomers with Integrity!
The time is here, the Canadian-based company HD Muscle has finally arrived and they’re really making some noise by launching with 7 stacked products. Although HD Muscle is a new company, it’s run by industry veterans who know exactly what supplements will get you the best results. They’ve already received a tremendous amount of […]
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What is Ion Exchange Whey, and is it Bad?
If you’ve ever stepped foot in a supplement store or searched for “most popular supplements”, whey protein is bound to come up. Whey is one of the most commonly-used supplements on the market, and for a good reason: it’s effective, relatively cheap, and convenient. Research suggests that active individuals need to consume between 1.6g/kg-2.2g/kg […]
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The 2019 Supplement Industry Awards | Episode #029
In December of 2019, Mike and Ben got together to discuss the 2019 Supplement Industry Awards. This followed our end of 2019 catch-up podcast.
The categories and winners listed:
2019 Product of the Year (Non-Supplement) – SteelFit Steel Releaf 2019 Brand of the Year – Ghost Lifestyle Brand to Watch in 2020 – Glaxon[…]Continue Reading →
Berberine: The Best Glucose Disposal Ingredient Just Got Better
The most appealing beauty of the supplement industry is its ability to innovate. While most formulas are not groundbreaking revelations, every once in awhile, we’re hit with something that completely redefines the industry.
Berberine, a unique plant alkaloid that has been shown to improve the body’s response to insulin — to the point […]
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An Exclusive Look at Hosstile Supplements’ First Pre Workout: Hosstility!
Update: Hosstility’s full formula is now available to view, and the introductory product lineup is up in our Hosstile Supplements post!
If there’s anyone in the fitness industry that knows exactly what he wants in a supplement, it’s IFBB Pro bodybuilder Fouad ‘Hoss’ Abaid. He’s been active in the industry for years and found […]
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Buy Now, Pay Later: NutraBio Now Accepts Sezzle Pay
NutraBio had a huge year in 2019, however they’re always looking for ways to provide the highest quality products, experience, and service to their loyal customers. Recently, some exciting news came out stating that NutraBio now accepts Sezzle Pay. This may not seem like a big deal, but it can really enhance the customers’ […]
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Supplement Manufacturer ABH Pharma INDICTED After Years of FDA Violations
Many consumers quickly glance at the label on a dietary supplement, blindly purchase it, and never question where it was made or if what’s listed on the label is actually in the bottle. But what if you don’t even know what you’re buying? Has the product been tested to meet label claims, where is it […]
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