Thank you for your feedback. The pills and their contents definitely have a smell to them. This is normal and is due to the ingredient AlgaDHA, as you mentioned, as it is derived from algae and can have that smell/taste to it if you are sensitive to it. If you are finding the smell is too much, we are happy to supply a one-bottle refund to your order and you are welcome to try our new formula Essentials which does not contain the AlgaDHA. Please reach out to the support team at support@neurohacker.com to assist you further.