By Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM Published: October 1, 2026 (Updated: September 30, 2026) For decades, the humble fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has remained a staple in kitchens across South Asia and the Mediterranean, prized for its distinct, aromatic warmth and its peculiar ability to impart a maple-syrup-like scent to human…