I've taken it in the past and had no problem.

However that IS a known side effect that has been found to occur in a couple of big studies. Either that or constipation. Along with the usual hypersensitivity reactions like hives and stuff.

Eight to nine grams a day is still a fairly hefty dose. I guess you could try even less. But you know what a doctor would tell you. If you're getting bad diarrhea, stop taking it.

I like BN and the bulk stuff has great pricing, but it's pretty no frills and they only bother to meet the minimal in terms of quality control, heavy metals, etc. I guess it's at least concievable that you have a contaminated batch. But I doubt it.