Includes bibliographical references and index.

Evolution, sources and functions of antioxidant systems -- Oxidative stress and inflammation : their reduction by micronutrients -- Etiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- Etiology of Parkinson disease : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- Huntington's disease : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- Etiology of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) : improved management by micronutrients -- Concussive brain injuries : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- Cerebrovascular insufficiency : improved management by micronutrients -- Recommended daily allowances (RDA)/dietary reference intakes (DRI)/ tolerable upper intake level (UL) of selected micronutrients.