chapter 1. Evolution, sources, and functions of antioxidant systems -- chapter 2. Oxidative stress and inflammation : their reduction by micronutrients -- chapter 3. Etiology of Alzheimer's disease : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- chapter 4. Etiology of Parkinson's disease : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- chapter 5. Huntington's disease : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- chapter 6. Etiology of post-traumatic stress disorders : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- chapter 7. Traumatic brain injury : improved management by micronutrients -- chapter 8. Concussive brain injuries : prevention and improved management by micronutrients -- chapter 9. Cerebrovascular insufficiency : improved management by micronutrients -- chapter 10. Recommended dietary allowances/dietary reference intakes/tolerable upper intake level of selected micronutrients.