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.
However, the average amount of time it takes to complete an associates degree in the U.S. attending school part time is six years. Though associate's degree are two-year programs, it will take longer if basic skills courses are needed.