Several factors must be considered when prescribing Calcium supplements.

1)          Insufficient Calcium intake can cause bone loss which can lead to osteoporosis. If the need arises for calcium supplementation, it is advisable to:
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A number of clinical trials have revealed that there is a 30% increase in the number of heart attacks in individuals whom consume calcium supplements. In addition, these studies suggested that this can be fatal.

Moreover, individuals with an intake of 805mg or more of calcium prior to calcium supplementation may also be at risk of cardiovascular illnesses. A second study conducted by the same researchers (Bolland et al 2010) evaluated the intake of calcium and vitamin D. As suggested by the previous study, calcium increased the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarctions whereas vitamin D had no significant influence on cardiovascular diseases. 

A recent study be presented at the First World Congress on Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders in London, UK has suggested the administration of cognitive behavioural therapy  (CBT) can normalise activity in the supplementary motor region of the brain in patients with Tourette’s syndrome and also reduces chronic tics. This is achieved through exercises and relaxation of muscles associated with tics.  Such findings are of paramount importance in future treatments for individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders. 
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