Bile acid sequestrants are a group of medications which are used to bind bile components in the gastrointestinal tract which is meant to disrupt the circulation of bile acids in order to lower cholesterol.
Regular Websites
Bile acid resins, also known as bile acid sequestrants and bile acid sequestring resins, is the focus of this site, which delves into the agents, potential side effects and drug interactions, lifestyle considerations, and conditions of concern. - Bile Acid Resins
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/bile-acid-resins.html
How Bile Acid Sequestrants Help Lower Cholesterol
Straightforward explanation about how bile acid sequestrants work to lower cholesterol, sometimes by more then 40%, and what those medications are, including Prevalite, Questran, WelChol, and Colestid. - How Bile Acid Sequestrants Help Lower Cholesterol
http://www.everydayhealth.com/high-cholesterol/bile-acid-sequestrants-to-lower-cholesterol.aspx
MedicineNet: Bile Acid Sequestrants
Contains information including what BAS are and how they work, as well as what the side effects are - MedicineNet: Bile Acid Sequestrants
http://www.medicinenet.com/bile_acid_sequestrants/article.htm