CXCL8 and inflammatory bowel disease: In our study, the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (i.e., IFN-γ and IL-8) in the vaginal mucosa of pregnant individuals with IBD, is decreased in those consuming more vegetables and whole grains (i.e., oats, brown rice, quinoa) but increased on those reporting more consumption of dairy and less consumption of refined grains (white bread, white rice, white flour products).