Harry Glover | Co-Founder, Athlete
THE CONKA TEAM
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CONKA Research
Title:
CONKA: A Natural Formula for Cognitive Performance, Health, Recovery, Maintenance and Wellbeing
Lead Researchers: Dr. Paul Chazot & Dr. Karen Hind
Date: March 2021
Synopsis:
This research report explored the scientific rationale and synergistic benefits of the five core botanical ingredients in the CONKA® formulation — Ashwagandha, Turmeric (Curcumin), Lemon Balm, Rhodiola, and Bilberry — designed to support brain health, recovery, and cognitive performance in athletes exposed to repetitive head impacts.
The study reviewed existing human and preclinical evidence for each component, then evaluated the full formula using Drosophila (fruit fly) models of ageing and traumatic brain injury. These models provide a validated system for assessing oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and behavioural function relevant to human head injury and cognitive decline.
Key Findings:
The full CONKA® formula extended lifespan (equivalent to ~15 human years), reduced oxidative stress, and improved mobility in ageing models.
CONKA® reversed concussion-induced deficits, restoring lifespan, oxidative balance, and motor function.
When individual ingredients were removed, the benefits were significantly reduced — confirming synergy across all five botanicals.
Ashwagandha and Rhodiola showed complementary roles: Ashwagandha supported lifespan and recovery, while Rhodiola primarily enhanced stress and fatigue resistance.
Conclusion:
The findings demonstrate that the complete CONKA® blend works synergistically to improve brain resilience, physical recovery, and long-term cognitive health. The data supports its application as a daily natural neuroprotective and performance-enhancing supplement, particularly for individuals under physical or cognitive stress, such as athletes or military personnel.
CONKA Technology Clinical Trials
1. Integrated Cognitive Assessment (2019)
5‑minute, language-independent digital test
Highly reliable and correlates well with standard cognitive tests
Measures speed and accuracy of visual processing as a proxy for overall cognitive performance
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2. Precision in Athletes (2025)
- Tested on 31 athletes, at rest and post-training
High in-vivo precision for measuring reaction time and accuracy
Useful for monitoring neurocognitive performance in sports settings
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3. Cultural Generalisability & Mild Cognitive Impairment (2021)
230 participants: healthy, MCI, and mild AD
ICA accurately distinguishes MCI (81% AUC) and mild AD (88% AUC)
Less influenced by education level than traditional tests
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4. Brain Processing Speed in MCI (2022)
EEG study shows delayed neural response for animacy categorisation in MCI patients
Reveals subtle changes in visual processing speed and neural patterns
Highlights ICA’s sensitivity to early cognitive changes
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Harlequins Rugby
CONKA Research
A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effects of the CONKA® formula on cognitive performance and recovery in 29 professional contact-sport athletes over a six-week period (two-week baseline + four-week intervention).
Participants were split into an intervention group (n = 18) receiving CONKA® and a placebo group (n = 11). Cognitive testing used the Integrated Cognitive Assessment (ICA) and a digitalised Sports Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT 6), while wearable mouthguards tracked head impacts and recovery metrics.
Key Findings:
+14.86% improvement in cognitive performance in the CONKA® group vs –0.69% decline in placebo.
Memory, focus, and processing speed all improved significantly (p < 0.05).
Enhanced recovery of cognitive performance post-match, even under higher head-impact exposure.
This study provides clinical validation that CONKA® enhances cognitive function, accelerates recovery, and supports brain health in elite athletes — a safe, food-based, WADA-compliant solution for brain resilience under high-contact conditions.
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CONKA: Boosting Cognitive Performance in Athletes
Study Overview:
Conka-1, a natural multicomponent supplement, was tested in 44 elite contact sport athletes across the following clubs:
Bristol, Tech Athletes, McGuigan Gym, Blackburn Rovers, Sale Sharks, Team GB 7s (Men & Women), Toulouse Rugby, WRU/RGC, Blackburn Rovers, Wigan Athletic F.C, Southampton Saints F.C., Birmingham F.C, Bath Rugby, Leeds United F.C.
Speed: +22% men, +33% women
Accuracy: +11% men, +13% women
Overall cognitive efficiency: +16% men, +23% women
Safe and well-tolerated
Conclusion:
Conka significantly improves cognitive performance, supporting brain health and performance in high-risk contact sports.
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