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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)
The Future of Brain Health: Cognizin Citicoline GENE Research by Danielle Citrolo | Episode #153
In Episode 153 of the PricePlow Podcast, we’re joined by Danielle Citrolo, Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at Kyowa Hakko USA, to discuss exciting new research on Cognizin Citicoline.
Cognizin, an industry-leading nootropic ingredient known for its benefits in brain health, has long been praised for its ability to […]
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Bubble Yum C4 Original Flavor Extends Cellucor’s Iconic Hershey Partnership
There are few pre-workout supplements on the market as recognizable as C4. The product that took the fitness world by storm in 2011 has undergone five iterations, each time returning better than ever. Nutrabolt’s fifth generation of the C4 line was released in February 2024, bringing exciting changes to the classic formulas.
But formula […]
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MuscleTech EuphoriQ V2: The First enfinity Paraxanthine Pre-Workout Gets a Boost
MuscleTech is back with an exciting update to their hit pre-workout, EuphoriQ. The new V2 formula, launched at the 2024 Mr. Olympia, builds upon the original by shifting to a more energized, performance-driven supplement.
EuphoriQ fans will be happy to hear they’re continuing to use enfinity® paraxanthine, the industry’s first caffeine replacement. […]
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Basic Whey Launches with Glanbia-Disclosed Proteins and Fun New Flavors
Last month, we wrote about the upcoming debut of a new brand – BASIC Supplements, and it’s finally here! The entire thesis around this new brand is to give consumers exactly what they need, without the frills — but uncompromising on quality.
This is a brand that’s taking transparency to a level we’ve wanted for […]
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Ghost Size V3: The ‘Epic’ Creatine Supplement Levels Up Gains with Peak ATP
Ghost has done it again! Following the success of Ghost Size V2, they’ve taken their iconic muscle-building formula to the next level with Ghost Size V3. This article has been updated to reflect those changes.
Instead of relying solely on creatine monohydrate, Ghost has always looked to enhance this tried-and-true ingredient with cutting-edge additions in […]
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Shawn Wells and Dustin Elliott: NNB Nutrition Takes on GLP-1, MPS, and Collaborative Energy | Episode #152
In Episode #152 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben are joined by Shawn Wells, Chief Science Officer, and Dustin Elliott, the new Chief Brand Officer at NNB Nutrition, to explore the innovative world of nutraceuticals and the exciting future of the company. Shawn, a returning guest, shares his insights on […]
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XPO NRG: An Industry-First Collaborative Energy Drink at SupplySide West 2024 Completes with Major Success
Update: SupplySide West 2024 has finished, and XPO NRG was a major success! Watch the video below and then see the original press release beneath that.
View this post on Instagram XPO NRG Official Press Release:“Competition happens at the bottom, collaboration happens at the top.”
— Ben Kane, […]
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Magnum Nuturaceuticals Goes Global with Bill Russell | Episode #151
In Episode 151 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Bill Russell, CEO of Magnum Nutraceuticals, for an insightful discussion on building a premium supplement brand in an increasingly crowded market. Bill, who acquired Magnum Nutraceuticals two years ago, shares his unique journey from a customer of the brand […]
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Formulator’s Corner #13: A Restorative Nootropic with enfinity Paraxanthine
Stimulants have their advantages. When you really need to buckle down and get work done – whether in the gym or while trying to meet a professional deadline – the default solution is typically some variation of caffeine.
The issue with caffeine (and other, more aggressive ingredients) is that while they can make you feel […]
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The Vitamin A Toxicity Epidemic – Dr. Garrett Smith | Episode #150
Dr. Garrett Smith, known as the Nutrition Detective, joins the PricePlow Podcast to discuss his journey into the world of vitamin A toxicity and its connection to numerous health issues. This is an impactful episode, as we’re learning how damaging this fat-soluble class of molecules is — especially when consumed in excess over […]
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