Hi there, we do understand. 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 refund for one bottle, please reach out to our customer support team at support@neurohacker.com.