The Science Behind CONKA 2: Short-Term and Long-Term Benefits

In our last blog, we explored the short-term and long-term benefits of CONKA 1, and it was promised I'd come back with the same level of detailed information about CONKA 2 for you. So here it is... ready? But before we dive in, let's just quickly recap on the key difference between CONKA 1 and CONKA 2: While both formulas share powerful ingredients, CONKA 1 is specifically designed to enhance cognitive function, endurance, and physical performance. CONKA 2, on the other hand, builds on these benefits with additional ingredients that optimise recovery and long-term adaptation. Now that we’re clear on that, let’s focus on CONKA 2 and what makes it unique.

Short-Term (Acute) Effects of CONKA 2

Similar to our first formula, CONKA 2 provides immediate benefits for recovery after periods of prolonged and intense activity.

• Ginkgo Biloba: Ginkgo Biloba is known for helping blood flow to the brain, which means more oxygen and nutrients reach your brain cells. Research by Kennedy and colleagues (2000) showed that just 2.5 hours after taking it, you can notice a boost in mental clarity, and the effects can last for up to 6 hours.

• Alpha-GPC: Has been shown to improve cognitive task performance (e.g., faster SST scores) and physical tasks (e.g., higher vertical jump power) in just 30 minutes. Also, a single 600mg dose of A-GPC when administered 90 minutes before resistance exercise, has been shown to increase post-exercise serum GH and peak bench press force (Parker et al., 2015; Ziengenfuss et al., 2008).

• N-acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC): Military personnel who got immediate NAC treatment after a blast-induced TBI had an 86% chance of their symptoms resolving with no side effects, compared to just 42% for those who were seen early but received a placebo (Eakin et al., 2014). 

Long-Term Benefits of CONKA 2

But as if those weren’t good enough results, CONKA 2’s most impressive effects arguably occur after weeks or months of treatment. 

• Alpha-GPC for Mental Boost: Alpha-GPC is a game-changer for mental agility. In one study, 32 healthy volunteers took Alpha-GPC or a placebo for 10 days. On the 11th day, they were injected with a chemical that causes amnesia. The results? Alpha-GPC helped protect attention and memory, even after the amnesia trigger. So, what's the secret? Alpha-GPC is a precursor to acetylcholine (AcH), a neurotransmitter vital for brain function. People with Alzheimer’s often have lower AcH levels, but studies show that taking choline precursors like Alpha-GPC for 180 days can improve cognitive function by boosting AcH production. Pretty cool, right? (Canal et al., 1991; Moreno et al., 2003). 

  
  

  

• Ginkgo Biloba for Physical Performance: After 7 weeks of combining GB with Rhodiola Rosea (found in CONKA 1), athletes showed improved endurance, with higher VO2max and longer time to exhaustion. When used with exercise, GB also helps increase BDNF, a protein vital for creating new neurons, which can lead to better endurance and performance (Zhang et al., 2009; Trick et al., 2004).

  
  

Conclusion: Short-Term Boost, Long-Term Gains

CONKA 2 goes beyond immediate recovery – it’s designed to support long-term cognitive and physical resilience. From quick boosts in mental clarity and strength to lasting improvements in endurance, memory, and neuroprotection, its ingredients work together to enhance both short- and long-term performance. When combined, CONKA 1 and CONKA 2 create an even more powerful synergy, amplifying their individual benefits. Stay tuned for our next blog, where we’ll dive deeper into how these formulas work together to maximise results.

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Leticia Hosang, BSc

Leticia is a sports science, sports psychology and neuroscience researcher, whose work on the effects of exercise on brain activity has been published in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology

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