The present invention relates to compositions for the modulation of
inflammation in connective tissues in humans and animals and the modulation of markers of such
inflammation, including COX-2, TNF-α, IL-1β, iNOS, p38, and chemokines, comprising any or all of anabolic, anti-catabolic, anti-oxidant and
analgesic agents, including aminosugars, S-adenosylmethionine, arachadonic acid, GAGs, including pentosan,
collagen type II, tetracyclines or
tetracycline-like compounds, diacerin,
super oxide dismutase, L-
ergothioneine, methylsulfanylmethane, one or more avocado / soybean unsaponifiables, and an
analgesic, e.g.,
acetaminophen, and to methods of treating humans and animals by administration of these novel compositions to humans and animals in need thereof.