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Epidemiological trends have led to a growing consensus that Food / Diets / Nutrients plays a central role in the etiopathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) . A Western diet high in ultra-processed foods has been linked to an increased prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) worldwide. Much attention has been paid to the components of the Western diet, including its high-fat content, lack of fiber, added sugars , and use of additives such as carrageenan and other emulsifiers . Less attention has been paid to the effects of high salt intake , an integral part of ultra-processed foods , which has increased dramatically in the US diet over the past 50 years. Recent studies have shown that high dietary salt intake is pro-inflammatory and c…