We all know that lumbar disc herniation is a relatively common disease, especially in the elderly. So how to take care of lumbar disc patients in terms of diet in order to minimize their pain? What should patients with lumbar disc herniation pay attention to in their diet? First, protein is very important for patients with lumbar disc herniation. This is because it is well known that protein is an essential nutrient for the formation of muscles and ligaments. For lumbar disc herniation patients should be properly supplemented with protein. Then in the diet should carefully choose food with high protein content. For example, milk and dairy products elderly people should preferably use skimmed fresh milk and dairy products, eggs, animal liver and kidney, fish, lean meat and so on. Secondly, the diet of patients with lumbar disc herniation should be based on fruits and vegetables. Eat vegetables and drink more soup, drink more fresh juice, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Third, the diet should pay attention to supplementing calcium, magnesium, zinc and other elements. Specifically to the food, high calcium-containing foods are milk, beans, small shrimp, kelp, etc., but also dietary diversity, less carbonated drinks. Foods with high zinc content are shellfish, millet, wheat, corn, etc.. Diet should also pay attention to supplement vitamin C. Foods rich in vitamin C include lemons, red dates, cabbage, potatoes, bean curd and so on. Fourth, you should eat foods with a lot of dietary fiber. Like coarse grains, brown rice, kelp, nori, black fungus, mushrooms and so on.