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.
What can I do with an associateâs degree?: There is a lot you can do with an associateâs degree. Nurses, computer programmers, dental hygienists, paralegals, and radiation therapists are just a few careers you can make great money with just as associateâs degree. Associate degrees are also a great stepping-stone towards a Bachelorâs degree. How long does it take to get an associateâs degree? : It depends on how many classes you take each semester. Most of the time, it takes students two years (full time is 12-18 credit hours per semester).