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Biogen is a well-known South African supplement brand: its own announcement says it began in 2004 and now spans whey, plant protein, gainers, creatine and wellness lines, stocked at Dis-Chem and its own shop. Pricing is mid to high (Iso Whey Premium 750 g R765; Whey Isolate 700 g R1 300, October 2026), and the 'Iso' naming can mislead.
Biogen has roughly twenty years of history and wide retail presence. Here are the strengths and the trade-offs. Prices are October 2026.
Biogen's own 20-year announcement says the brand began in 2004, originally conceptualised as an in-house brand for Dis-Chem, and later became a nationally recognised range. It lists sponsorships including Ironman South Africa and several rugby teams, and says it voluntarily enrolled in Informed Sport, Informed Choice and Informed Protein programmes. We have not checked those registers, and current ownership is not stated (who owns Biogen).
| Product | Size and price | Protein per serving | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Whey | 875 g, R459.99 to R469.99 | not readable | sucralose |
| Rage Impact Whey | 750 g, R525 | 27 g (calculated from a stated 54 g double serving) | — |
| Iso Whey Premium | 750 g, R765 | 20.9 g per 30 g | ingredients include concentrate |
| Whey Isolate | 700 g, R1 300 | not readable | R186 per 100 g |
| Grass Fed Whey | 750 g, R775 | not readable | type not stated |
| Plant Based Protein | 700 g, R400 | 20 g per 40 g | sucralose and steviol glycosides |
| Bulk 45/150 Mass Gainer | 4 kg, R600 | 45.3 g per 226 g | stimulant-free |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 500 g, R445 | n/a | about R4.45 per 5 g |
For whey value, USN BlueLab (about R28 per 30 g protein) is cheaper than Biogen Iso Whey Premium (about R44). Biogen is a reasonable pick when you shop at Dis-Chem and want its range of creatine, gainers and wellness products. See the best whey protein comparison and best creatine.
If you have kidney disease, a milk allergy or are under 18, ask a doctor or dietitian before using whey or gainers.
| Product | Size | Price (source, date) | Servings | R per 30 g protein | R per 100 g powder | R per 5 g | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biogen Iso Whey Premium (750 g) | 750 g | R765 (Biogen shop (biogen.co.za), 2026-10) | — | R43.92 | R102.00 | — | not stated |
| Biogen Complete Whey (875 g) | 875 g | R459.99-R469.99 (Biogen shop (biogen.co.za), 2026-10) | — | — | R53.71 | — | sucralose |
| Biogen Whey Isolate (700 g) | 700 g | R1 300 (Biogen shop (biogen.co.za), 2026-10) | — | — | R185.71 | — | not stated |
| Biogen Creatine Monohydrate Unflavoured 500 g | 500 g | R445 (Dis-Chem (listing via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | 100 | — | — | R4.45 | None (unflavoured) |
| Biogen Bulk 45/150 Mass Gainer (4 kg) | 4 kg | R600 (Biogen shop (biogen.co.za), 2026-10) | — | R22.45 | R15.00 | — | not stated |
| Biogen Grass Fed Whey (750 g) | 750 g | R775 (Biogen shop (biogen.co.za), 2026-10) | — | — | R103.33 | — | not stated |
Educational information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication, or living with kidney, liver or heart disease. Prices were observed in October 2026 and are not offers.