Author Archives: Mike Roberto
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)
ISSN 2024 Conference Recap: Science and Creativity Powered by Cognizin®
The 21st Annual International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference and Expo took place from June 18-20, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Bonita Springs, Florida. We teased it with ISSN co-founder Jose Antonio in Episode #137 of the PricePlow Podcast, and it was as great as promised.
This year’s conference, the first […]
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1,3-Butanediol and Ketone Esters vs Free Acid BHB: Severe Impacts on Liver ATP
New unpublished preclinical data has provided staggering new information on 1,3-butanediol and free acid BHB, showing that BHB supports increased liver ATP synthesis, while 1,3-butanediol (found in esters) is a massive liver ATP consumer during its conversion to BHB, thus depleting cellular energy.[1]
This article breaks down the new data, which shows how powerful […]
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A New Supplement Paradigm: GLP-1 Agonists and Chromax® Chromium Picolinate
Unless you’ve been in a long coma, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Ozempic.
Ozempic is Here… and Here to Stay for a WhileScientifically known as semaglutide, Ozempic is a drug that’s taken the world by storm, chiefly because of its successful weight management results. Originally developed to manage type-2 diabetes, it’s in a […]
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Creatine in Pre-Workouts: C4 Ultimate Strength Brings the Power
February of this year, PricePlow was proud to announce to the world the new 5th Generation of C4 Pre-Workouts from NutraBolt. This long-awaited lineup brought some incredible innovations like an entirely new peptide-derived pump ingredient named PeptiPump, NSF Sport certifications for the beefed-up C4 Sport series, and the use of higher-quality B-vitamins in all […]
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Ryan Garcia Fails Drug Test and Blames NutraBio Super Carb, Tests Find NONE (Updated 6/16/2024)
On May 1, 2024, boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for ostarine, a banned performance-enhancing drug.[1] Three weeks later, his B-sample re-confirmed the drug.[2] The A-sample had been taken the day before and the day of his April 20th upset win over Devin Haney, a victory that’s now in jeopardy of disqualification.
On May 30th, […]
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What is Jocko MÖLK Protein? A Full Breakdown to Celebrate Cookies & Cream
Jocko Willink is one of the biggest names in the world. As a former Navy Seal, Jocko has built an empire around himself – from books to corporate training, he is the go-to man for discipline and success.
The hard professionalism Jocko exemplifies carries over extremely well to his supplement brand, Jocko Fuel. After […]
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Consider Creatine in MREs, US House Committee Suggests to Department of Defense
In late May, 2024, the Committee on Armed Services in the U.S. House of Representatives published its National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) report, suggesting that the Department of Defense consider adding creatine to MREs (Meals Ready to Eat).[1]
On pages 213 and 214, the report states:[1]
Consideration of Including Creatine in Meals Ready to Eat[…]
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Natural Products Association Lawsuit Over New York Supplement Restrictions DISMISSED (Updated 4/23/24)
On December 4, 2023, the Natural Products Association (NPA) filed a lawsuit against the State of New York — specifically Attorney General Letitia James — arguing that the state’s recently-enacted law that prohibits and restricts dietary supplement purchases is unconstitutional.[1] The case was dismissed on June 13, 2024.[2]
This article explains the law, […]
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Gamer Supps Receives Cease and Decist from Dept of Homeland Security For Using President’s Likeness, Then Trolls Them Back
On June 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to Gamer Supps instructing the supplement company to immediately remove their LEAN products, which contained an “unauthorized and inaccurate depiction of the President of the United States”.[1] You can see the tub below, courtesy of archive websites.[2]
Gamer Supps posted the DHS […]
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