Hi Alyanna, thank you for your product review of Qualia Mind and Qualia Mind CF. The pills and their contents definitely have a smell to them. This is normal and is due to the ingredient AlgaDHA, 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, please reach out to our support team at support@neurohacker.com as we are happy to refund one unit if you'd like to return the bottle. Also, you can open the capsules and take them with water or even place under the tongue for quicker absorption. If stomach upset occurs, take them with food (smoothie, juice, soup, yogurt, etc). Thank you!