# Is Biogen a good supplement brand in South Africa?

Source: https://www.healthnews24.co.za/answers/is-biogen-a-good-brand-south-africa/
Publisher: Healthnews24 (South Africa's supplement answer desk)
Updated: 2026-10-27

> 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.

Key facts:
- Biogen's own announcement says the brand began in 2004 and states enrolment in Informed Sport, Informed Choice and Informed Protein (registers not checked).
- Biogen Whey Isolate 700 g is R1 300 (R186 per 100 g), the most expensive isolate we compared (October 2026).
- Biogen Iso Whey Premium 750 g (R765, 20.9 g per 30 g) lists concentrate in its ingredients.
- Biogen Creatine Monohydrate 500 g is R445, about R4.45 per 5 g.

## Is Biogen a good supplement brand in South Africa?

Biogen has roughly twenty years of history and wide retail presence. Here are the strengths and the trade-offs. Prices are October 2026.

## What is Biogen's background?

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](/answers/who-owns-biogen-supplements-south-africa/)).

## What does Biogen sell and what does it cost?

| 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 |

## What are Biogen's strengths?

- Broad range and strong Dis-Chem presence, with shop prices matching Dis-Chem Living Fit.
- Publishes some protein figures and, on several products, a stated Informed Choice logo.
- Competitive creatine: R4.45 per 5 g, against USN Pure Creatine 410 g at R5.11 and ATP Micronised Creatine 600 g at R4.17 ([Biogen vs USN creatine](/answers/biogen-vs-usn-creatine-south-africa/)).

## What are the trade-offs?

- **Naming.** Despite its name, Iso Whey Premium lists concentrate in its ingredients, so it is a blend.
- **Price of isolate.** The pure Whey Isolate at R186 per 100 g is the most expensive isolate we compared, against Primal at R93 and USN Isozero at R112.
- **Image-only labels.** Several nutrition tables are images, so protein per serving is unreadable in text.
- **Sweeteners.** Sucralose appears in Complete Whey and the plant protein.
- **Certification.** Brand statements; verify batches on the certifier's register.

## Is it better than the alternatives?

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](/best/best-whey-protein-south-africa/) and [best creatine](/best/best-creatine-south-africa/).

## Who should see a professional?

If you have kidney disease, a milk allergy or are under 18, ask a doctor or dietitian before using whey or gainers.

## Products mentioned

| 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 |

## Sources

- [Biogen: Biogen at 20 years (brand announcement)](https://biogen.co.za/announcements/biogen-at-20-years/)
- [Biogen shop: protein powders](https://biogen.co.za/product-category/sports-nutrition/protein-powders/)
- [Schönfeldt, Hall & Pretorius 2019, High protein sports supplements: protein quality and label compliance (J Food Compos Anal 83:103293)](https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/74902)
- [Informed Sport (LGC) FAQ](https://sport.wetestyoutrust.com/about/frequently-asked-questions)