AV's Favorite Natural Food Store

We are a Natural Food Store and Restaurant celebrating over 37 years in business. 
We offer a wide variety of products including: 
Organic, vegan, gluten-free, raw and Non-GMO foods, organic produce, beer & wine, herbs, supplements, bulk foods, local goods, aromatherapy, homeopathic remedies, books, and unique gift-ware.
We encourage you to drop in and see for yourself!

44264 N 10th St West Lancaster, CA 93534

Call Us:

(661) 945-0773

To Our Valued Customers,

We want to take a minute to thank all of our customers who have been so considerate thus far. Your acceptance of our quantity limitations on certain products, and your patience and respect toward our hard-working staff members during these trying times is much appreciated.

We feel a duty and responsibility to provide our community with groceries and wellness products, but we also have a duty to protect our staff and to strive to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. 

We ask for your continued understanding as we navigate these crazy times. Please try to understand that we are doing everything we can to bring you as much as we can while still providing the level of customer service you deserve. Our STAFF is working diligently and tirelessly and they deserve a HUGE THANKS.

COVID-19 Updates

(Updated 4/11/2020)

Effective Thursday April 2nd, we are requiring all staff members and customers to wear facial coverings at all times while inside the store.  Facial coverings need not be medical-grade masks or N95 respirators, but can be fabric coverings, such as scarves and bandanas.
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Beginning Friday, April 3rd Mayor Parris stated and on Friday April 10th Mayor Garcetti said customers who are not willing to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth will be asked to leave the store.

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Here's a brief review of other safety procedures and tips:
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•  Do not enter the store if you feel sick.
•  Reusable bags, mugs, or containers of any kind should NOT be brought inside the store.
•  Keep 6 feet of distance between yourself, other shoppers, and staff.
•  Only touch items that you intend to buy.
•  Limit your frequency of shopping trips and shop alone if possible.
•  Come prepared with a shopping list and limit your time inside of the store.
•  Use credit / debit cards or a contactless payment method to reduce the number of times cashiers must touch cash.  We understand that it isn't always possible but we appreciate the effort if you can.
•  Consider ordering through curbside pickup.

All posted policies and practices are subject to change in response to this health crisis.  Please check our website frequently for the latest.

We sincerely appreciate the cooperation that our community has shown as we've implemented so many new procedures.

Heads up!  If an aisle is blocked off, please do not enter.  If you need something in that space, please ask a staff member for assistance.  Our staff is working as quickly as possible and we appreciate your support.

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VITAMIN C

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Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, plays many important roles in the body. In particular, it is key to the immune system, helping prevent infections and fight disease. The human body does not store vitamin C, so people need to get this nutrient from their diet every day. It dissolves in water, and any excess leaves the body in urine. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and contributes to immune defense by supporting various cellular functions of both the innate and adaptive immune system.

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ELDERBERRY

Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. Traditionally, Native Americans used it to treat infections, while the ancient Egyptians used it to improve their complexions and heal burns. It’s still gathered and used in folk medicine across many parts of Europe. Today, elderberry is most often taken as a supplement to treat cold and flu symptoms and is shown as a potentially effective antiviral.

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ZINC

Zinc is an essential trace element that is crucial for growth, development, and the maintenance of immune function. Its influence reaches all organs and cell types.

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QUERCETIN

Quercetin is a flavanoid antioxidant that has unique biological properties that may improve mental/physical performance and reduce infection risk.

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VITAMIN D

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Vitamin D can modulate the innate and adaptive immune responses. Deficiency in vitamin D is associated with increased autoimmunity as well as an increased susceptibility to infection.

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OREGANO & CLOVE OIL

Oregano Oil and Clove Oil are effective against enveloped viruses, but not against non-enveloped viruses. Coronavirus (CoV) is an enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA (ss-RNA) virus.

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Echinacea

Echinacea is a very popular herb, and people commonly take it to help combat flu and colds. It is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family – Asteraceae. It is also known as the American coneflower. ​Echinacea is a known source of potent antivirals for respiratory virus infections.

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