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Nootropics and the evidence.
What the ingredients do, what the studies show, and where the claims outrun the data.
Nootropics in Professional Rugby: The Bristol Bears Story
CONKA becomes the official brain performance partner of Bristol Bears, the first nootropic supplement used in professional sport. Here is how it happened.
13 Oct 2026
Mental Performance Shot for Banking: The Revolut Trial
CONKA ran a 14-day mental performance trial with Revolut. Here is what happened when a brain health supplement met one of the world's most demanding sales floors. Read the full results.
12 Oct 2026
Ashwagandha Benefits: What the Clinical Data Actually Shows
Ashwagandha benefits go beyond stress relief. See the clinical data on cortisol, working memory and reaction time, plus how CONKA uses it. Read now.
What Are Nootropics? An Evidence-Based, No-Hype Guide
What are nootropics, and which ones actually work? A frank, ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown of the human-trial evidence. No hype, just honest science.
Brain Fog in Perimenopause: Why It Happens and What Helps
Brain fog perimenopause is real, hormonal, and fixable. Discover the mechanisms driving it and the supplements with evidence behind them.
Brain Fog Causes: How Gut Inflammation Hijacks Your Focus
Brain fog causes go beyond sleep debt. Discover how gut inflammation and microbiome disruption translate into cognitive symptoms, and what the evidence says about fixing them.
Improve Cognitive Performance: Habits With Real Evidence
Want to improve cognitive performance? This evidence-based guide ranks the habits and nootropic ingredients that actually work, backed by clinical research. Read the science.
How to Improve Cognition: Habits Backed by Science
Want to know how to improve cognition? These science-backed strategies give high performers the specific cognitive levers that actually move the needle.
2 Oct 2026
Nootropics for PTSD Treatment: What the Science Says
Nootropics for PTSD treatment are backed by real neuroscience. Discover which natural supplements target the brain changes behind trauma, anxiety, and cognitive decline.
Supplements for Parkinson's Disease: What the Science Says
Parkinson's research points to several natural compounds that may protect dopamine neurons. Here is what the neuroscience supports and what to consider.
1 Oct 2026
Nootropics for Brain Fog: The Root Causes and Fixes
Brain fog has real neurological causes. This guide covers the science behind each one and the best focus energy supplements proven to clear it. Read now.
1 Oct 2026
Natural Nootropics for Depression: What the Science Says
Natural nootropics for depression go beyond serotonin. Discover the root causes, the clinical evidence, and the supplements that actually work for brain health.
29 Sept 2026
Natural Adderall Alternatives: What Nootropics Actually Do
Natural Adderall alternatives are attracting serious attention from high performers who want focus without the side effects. Here is what the evidence says.
29 Sept 2026
Nootropics for ADHD: What the Science Actually Says
Nootropics for ADHD can sharpen focus and support neurotransmitter balance. Discover the evidence-based ingredients high performers use to think clearly.
29 Sept 2026
Acetylcholine Nootropic Supplements: The Complete Guide
Discover how acetylcholine nootropic supplements boost focus, memory and cognition. Evidence-backed ingredients used by elite athletes and high performers.
29 Sept 2026
Brain-Boosting Diet: 11 Nutrients Your Brain Needs Daily
Your brain needs 11 essential nutrients daily. Learn which foods provide them, why modern diets fall short, and what high performers do about it.
29 Sept 2026
Are Nootropics Addictive? Safe Alternatives Explained
True nootropics are non-addictive by definition. Discover the science behind safe alternatives to smart drugs, backed by clinical evidence and used by elite athletes worldwide.
29 Sept 2026
Best Focus Supplement for Gamers: What Actually Works
Energy drinks won't give you the edge. Discover the best focus supplement stack for gamers, backed by clinical trials and used by 50+ elite sports clubs. Find out what works.
29 Sept 2026
Cognitive Enhancers for ADHD: Focus Without Stimulants
Cognitive enhancers for ADHD brains: evidence-backed supplements for focus, calm and anxiety. See what 914 clinical tests revealed about natural brain support.
29 Sept 2026
What Stanford's Negotiation Science Teaches Us About Focus
Stanford's negotiation science shows why mental clarity wins deals. The brain mechanisms behind focus under pressure, and the nootropics that support it.
Best Focus Supplement: What Actually Works
Looking for the best focus supplement? Here's what the science says about focus, stress regulation and the ingredients that move the needle. No hype.
CONKA vs Energy Drinks: What’s Better for Focus and Brain Health?
Energy drinks mask fatigue, they do not build focus. Here is how they compare with a daily brain shot on mechanism, the crash, and long term brain health.
27 Jun 2025
Creatine for the Brain: More Than Just Muscle
Creatine is not only for muscle. Here is how it fuels brain cells, what the research shows on memory and mental fatigue, and who benefits most from it.
24 Jun 2025
Adaptogens: Stress Relieving Powerhouses
Adaptogens help the body regulate stress rather than simply mask it. Here is how they work, which ones have real evidence, and what to expect from each one.
20 Apr 2023
Caffeine - everything you need to know.
Caffeine blocks adenosine, it does not create energy. Here is the science, the half-life that quietly ruins your sleep, and how to time it for real focus.
17 Oct 2022