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by ajcarpy2005 4204 days ago
This is all based on the ability of the organism to strongly adapt. In order to do this, they need enough energy (calories) and micronutrients. I assume the organisms studied in labs for the ability to adapt to these stressors, are (outside of calorie restriction or related studies) well-fed...

Humans are often not so well-fed, at least not nutritionally.