It may mess with your bowels a bit, but perhaps in regards to Cardio Vascular health, it’s good for you:

http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2087877

Association Between Dietary Whole Grain Intake and Risk of MortalityTwo Large Prospective Studies in US Men and Women.

“These data indicate that higher whole grain consumption is associated with lower total and CVD mortality in US men and women, independent of other dietary and lifestyle factors. These results are in line with recommendations that promote increased whole grain consumption to facilitate disease prevention.”