Scientists discovered that seals use elevated heart rates during surface recovery to flush lactic acid and nitrogen buildup from deep dives.
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Seals get their hearts racing to detox after foraging trips at sea
Lactic Acid Accumulation From Anaerobic Metabolism Diving challenge
Nitrogen Bubbles May Build Up In Blood Decompression risk
Elevated Heart Rate At Surface Aids Detoxification Recovery mechanism