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High intake of sugar-sweetened cola, and noncola beverages, is associated with a 23%, and 33%, increased risk of kidney stones, respectively when compared with low consumption group, while artificially sweetened non-cola drinks, shows a borderline significant association (P=0.05), and punch consumption is linked to an 18% higher risk. 43 Caffeine, tea, and coffee appear to lower the risk of nephrolithiasis, likely due to their diuretic properties, increased fluid intake, and the presence of antioxidant compounds, with caffeine showing the strongest evidence.