The bitter principle in the radicchio is lactucopicrin (intybin) , a sesquiterpene lactone. Lactucopicrin is a potent anti-malarial agent and has a sedative and analgesic (painkiller) effect. Its leaves are an excellent source of phenolic flavonoid antioxidants such as zea-xanthin, and lutein.
It typically takes two years to get an associate degree, but depending on the program and your own schedule it may take more or a bit less.
This may vary slightly depending on the institution and location, but an associateâs degree usually takes two years to complete full time. In the US this equates to 60 credit hours as opposed to the 120 hours required for a bachelorâs degree â which takes about four years to complete full time.t typically takes two years full-time to complete an associateâs degree. For some students, an associateâs degree provides preparation for a bachelorâs degree, while for others itâs a qualification in its own right, helping to improve employment prospects compared to only having completed a secondary-level education.