Fenugreek: What Supplement Makes You Smell Like Maple Syrup?
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According to research, the most common reason a person's sweat or urine may smell like maple syrup is the ingestion of the herbal supplement fenugreek. This distinctive aroma comes from a compound called sotolon, which is excreted by the body after consuming the herb. The effect is generally harmless but can sometimes be a source of confusion, even leading to false alarms for a rare genetic disorder.
